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Global greenlights season two of Ransom
The drama is produced by Entertainment One, Sienna Films, Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions and Budapest-based Korda Studios.
Op/Ed: There’s much to like in Creative Canada
CMPA chair and Shaftesbury exec Scott Garvie argues that the hoopla around Netflix misses the forest for the trees in Minister Joly’s cultural policy.
Tara Jan joins Muse Entertainment
Jan will be charged with overseeing the company’s unscripted programming slate in the newly created executive position.
Netflix takes hold of eOne’s Cupcake & Dino
After premiering globally as a Netflix original series, the new toon will debut on Teletoon in Canada and Disney Channels LatAm in spring 2019.
TVO, Knowledge Network greenlight Super Mighty Makers
The live-action scripted series is produced by marblemedia in association with Jam Pie Media.
Kew Media acquires U.K. distributor TCB Media Rights
The purchase of the unscripted distribution firm is Kew’s first since it closed its acquisition of five Canadian prodcos in March.
Production underway on third season of Cardinal
The CTV and Super Ecran drama is shooting in North Bay, ON and Toronto.
eOne implements restructure
The new structure, put in place this week, sees changes in eOne’s exec suites as it shifts to a new model for its film business.
Deals: Minds Eye, Blue Ant, Distribution360, CBC
Blue Ant and Distribution360 unveil a number of pre-MIPCOM acquisitions, CBC nabs domestic rights to a U.K. thriller, plus more deals of the week.
Distribution360 picks up three new kids titles
The Toronto-based distribution company has picked up Emmy-winner Give, Genius Genie (pictured) and I?m Ready to join its largest ever slate ahead of MIPCOM.
BGM teams with Electric Pictures on WWI int’l copro
The Canada-Australia coproduction 100 Days to Victory is a co-commission from Corus, Foxtel and BBC Scotland.
In Brief: Mom and Dad, Letterkenny, Panavision
Marblemedia names hosts for Just Like Mom and Dad, another special for Letterkenny and Panavision hires as a longtime exec retires.
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