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Modernized Canada, Switzerland copro treaty goes into effect

The new coproduction treaty includes a reduction in the minimum financial contribution from producers.

ISO, Creative BC partner for sustainable production initiative

A combined $200,000 will be allocated to support environmentally sustainable practices through the Indigenous Screen Office’s Production Program.

CBC’s Paris Olympics opening coverage attracts 13.3M viewers

The pubcaster recorded 1.9 million broadcasts on its digital platforms for the opening ceremony, according to Numeris.

OutTV’s Novelette is Trying to world premiere at VQFF

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival revealed a handful of titles selected for its 2024 lineup.

African Noir series Acts of Man receives first KIC Group Award

The US$10,000 investment in Acts of Man is the first of the group’s endeavours to support coproductions between Canada and South Africa.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: House of the Dragons reigns over Canadian demand

Prime Video’s The Boys continued to lead demand for digital originals in the first week of July.

Prime Video cancels American Rust after rescuing season two

The crime drama from Boat Rocker starred Jeff Daniels and was created by Dan Futterman.

CPAC asks CRTC to consider wholesale fee increase

The public affairs channel says it will require additional funds in two years to support its operations.

Deals: Fred Media, Cineflix Rights, Sinking Ship

Blue Ant Media and Quebecor Content pick up Australian lifestyle series, Cineflix Rights sells true crime shows to the U.K., and more.

Newen acquires majority stake in Johnson Production Group

The Vancouver-headquartered company produces about 40 movies a year for broadcast television and streaming.

CBC selects seven scripted projects for AccessCBC

Fifteen participants across seven projects were chosen in the scripted streams of comedy, drama and kids.

In Brief: Telefilm supports 26 small film festivals with $245,000

Plus: Werner Herzog fetes a Canadian filmmaker, Norman Jewison is honoured with a commemorative stamp, Canadian films receive New Dawn Fund support, and more.