TV

ACTRA and ACA renew agreement for another year

The renewal will provide actors with a pay raise while work and consultations on a simplified agreement continue.

Photo gallery: CFC Gala – Take 35, presented by Netflix

The Toronto fundraiser had a 1980s theme inspired by the decade the CFC was “born” 35 years ago.

NATPE Global to return to Miami in January 2024

The market will run from Jan. 16 to 18 with a networking-first approach.

IndigeKin, Simba Creative offer taste of The Sugar Mama

Production is underway in Alberta on the competition series that will offer a $100,000 grand prize to one creative.

Tanya Tagaq

Deals: NFB, WildBrain, Bravo Charlie, OUTtv, CBC

NFB’s Ever Deadly gets picked up by Kino Lorber for U.S. distribution, France’s SND picks up Bravo Charlie’s Solo, plus more.

Network Media Group appoints Curtis White as president

The former Thunderbird exec will lead the Network Entertainment parentco’s capital media strategy.

Tashi Bieler

Blink49 Studios hires Tashi Bieler as SVP, head of production

The former eOne SVP of production will report directly to COO Jeff Lynas and oversee scripted and unscripted productions from development through delivery.

CRTC proposes flexible contributions to modernize broadcasting system

The Commission has begun the first phase of consultations around the new Broadcasting Act, with a hearing on a proposed framework to take place in November.

Akilla Express, 100 Dragons take on Junie adaptation

Praneet Akilla is lead producer on the series adaption of Chelene Knight’s Vancouver-set novel, with 100 Dragons’ Teresa M. Ho also producing.

In Brief: Tribeca taps Terril Calder’s NFB installation

Plus: The ReelAbilities festival chooses its Short Film Pitch Competition cohort, Villeneuve drives toward production dates, and more.

TVA Groupe

Ad revenue boost not enough to offset production declines at TVA

The company’s acting CEO said, however, that the outlook in broadcasting remains “uncertain.”

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Citadel breaks into digital originals top four

Showtime’s Vancouver-shot series Yellowjackets topped the overall TV demand chart.