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Creative BC names 11 grant recipients for RIFF program
The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund program provides early development support for Indigenous-owned IP projects from B.C.-based creatives.
CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate
The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.
Hot Sheet: Succession tops overall chart following series finale
Apple TV+’s sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso held on to its position at the top in the digital originals chart.
Bell Media unveils acquisitions for 2023-24 programming lineup
The slate includes a number of U.S. titles for CTV and two British series for Bell Media’s CTV-branded specialty channels.
Thunderbird unveils new consumer products banner
The company says Thunderbird Brands will make its industry debut at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Winnie Luk named Disability Screen Office executive director
The disability advocate, 2SLGBTQI+ activist and film industry leader assumes the role on June 6.
Bell Media acquires minority stake in Sphere
The deal will support Bell Media’s commitment to French and English content, a spokesperson told Playback.
Prominent Quebec actor Michel Côté has died
Côté, known for his roles in Cruising Bar and Jean-Marc Vallée’s C.R.A.Z.Y., died on Monday at age 72.
Photo gallery: Inside Out opening night
A look at the kickoff reception for this year’s Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ film festival.
In Brief: CMF launches Canada–France digital incentive
Plus: The CMF has also announced seven funding decisions in partnership with the Quebecor Fund, Kasey Lum rolls on Boldly-produced psychodrama Bloom, and more.
Jon Cooksey to write adaptation of Titan1Studios’ video game
Cooksey will also serve as executive producer on Wild Frontier alongside Titan1Studios’ Rathan Moorthy and Wes Ambrecht.
Eastlink drops Corus channels in carriage dispute
Showcase, HGTV, Food Network, YTV and Cartoon Network are among the channels being removed June 27.
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