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Twelve groups seek extension in Broadcasting Act proceedings
The groups have filed a joint procedural request to the CRTC’s secretary general asking for an extension in the deadlines for the implementation proceedings.
Indie List 2023: A rising tide of financial pressure
Canada’s indie producers are facing significant costs as inflation, interest rates and other factors create financing challenges.
CBC, BBC commission Paid in Full: The Battle for Payback
The docuseries on music industry injustice is from Supercollider, Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Sabrina Elba’s Pink Towel, in association with Catalyst.
NSI CEO Joy Loewen explains her decision to step down
The head of the National Screen Institute – Canada says she feels it’s “a really good time” to announce her planned departure for June 2024.
Apple TV+ orders more Peanuts content from WildBrain
The streamer will launch new series Camp Snoopy in 2024, along with a special focusing on a lesser-known character named Franklin.
NSI CEO Joy Loewen to step down in June 2024
Loewen will leave her position at the National Screen Institute following the completion of the Winnipeg non-profit’s strategic plan.
Deals: Krypto, WildBrain CPLG, Sphere Films, Filmoption
XYZ Films boards Canada/U.K. psycho-thriller Krypto for global sales at Cannes, Sphere Films acquires Canadian rights for We Live in Time, and more.
Blink49 Studios appoints Mal Stares as SVP, global scripted
The former VP of international TV production at Fifth Season will work on Blink49’s current and upcoming slate.
How a prolonged WGA strike could impact Ontario, B.C.
Film commissioners and producers in the two major markets discuss the strike’s potential effect on production on this side of the border.
In Brief: Canada’s Got Talent ups the ante for season three
Plus: NSI names 2023 participants for the CBC New Indigenous Voices Program, Quebecor Fund selects three films for assistance, and more.
OUTtv orders two new titles, renews six more, for spring slate
The Vancouver-based LGBTQ+ network has also acquired the competition series The Gold Rush.
BANFF reveals 2023 Spark All Stars participants
A special edition of the BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media will feature five women-led businesses and program alumni.
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