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WGC president Alex Levine on core IPA issues, resuming talks

Levine says the near-unanimous strike mandate is a “resounding statement from our members” as they prepare to go back to the table with the CMPA.

CBC cancels Run the Burbs after three seasons

Star and co-creator Andrew Phung announced via social media that CBC did not renew the series for a fourth season.

WGC members overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike

UPDATED: Both the WGC and the CMPA said they are committed to negotiating a deal after WGC members voted 96.5% in favour of a strike.

BANFF names 2024 participants for ISS Pitch Forum

The third Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum will take place at the Banff World Media Festival on June 9.

Deals: Love Nature, Pluto TV, WildBrain

Love Nature reveals its slate of new original series, Pluto TV launches a Hindi-language FAST channel in Canada, plus more.

Sort Of wins ensemble award at 2024 ACTRA Awards in Toronto

The Monday ceremony also saw performers from Slash: Ripper, Pinecone & Pony and Super Wish recognized.

DGC Ontario launches production material donation program

The Sustainable Futures Material Reuse Project allows DGC Ontario productions to donate leftover materials to film students.

Bell Media, Cineflix Rights board Shark Teeth’s Building Bad

The 10 x 60-minute factual series looks at how innovators have used their genius for criminal activity.

Ballinran developing unscripted series led by actor Bruce Horak

The series sees Star Trek: Strange New World actor Horak, who is legally blind, paint portraits of people who have overcome adversity.

CMPA addresses AI claims in notice to members on WGC talks

The CMPA also disputed rumours that it ever refused to meet with the writers guild during IPA renewal negotiations.

Pink Triangle Press to publish Pink Paper results at BANFF

The Pink Papers will provide a foundation for data on 2SLGBTQIA+ representation in Canadian media, including film, TV, streaming and gaming.

WGC sets deadline for strike authorization vote

The Writers Guild of Canada has been in negotiations on a new IPA with the CMPA since last October.