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Corus Entertainment restructures content leadership team
The restructures see Lisa Godfrey depart Corus Studios, with Rachel Nelson overseeing all Corus drama and unscripted commissions, along with changes at Nelvana and Waterside Studios.
Sinking Ship partners with Telus on media literacy series
Media Stamped is created by Nicole Stamp and directed by J.J. Johnson.
Solange Attwood launches Serial Maven Studios with Asha Daniere
The Toronto-based studio is dedicated to original unscripted IP, with a focus on new models for development, financing and production.
Blue Ant Studios brings Japanese format Old Enough! to TVO
The program features toddlers independently running errands for the first time, with the North American version to debut on TVO in September.
Blink49 Studios hires eOne’s Tara Long to lead unscripted
The Toronto-headquartered studio has also added Ri-Karlo Handy to the team as SVP, unscripted.
Deals: KO Distribution, Radio-Canada, WildBrain
KO Distribution secures option deals for Lustitia Productions’ Extreme Couples Challenge, WildBrain picks up global rights to Louise Lives Large, plus more.
Pouring one out for Crave’s Letterkenny after 12 seasons
Executive producer Mark Montefiore shares Letterkenny‘s “raison d’etre” and names its unsung hero.
CBC Gem showcases Canada’s spooky side with ‘Ghosting’
The creators and producers behind Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan discuss how bringing on Blue Ant Studios helped them get the greenlight.
In Brief: TFCA awards Luminary prize to Charles Officer
Plus: Canadian features head to Victoria and Glasgow, the Crazy8s Film Society names its 2024 challenge finalists, and Media Ranch’s format incubator branches out overseas.
Trustbridge, 9 Story to co-develop two book adaptations
Subsidiary Brown Bag Films will produce new animated series for the Judy Moody and Dasher picture books, with Trustbridge managing licensing and merchandising.
Blue Ant Studios adds Canadian titles to sales slate
The global studio and rights business has added 85 hours of Canadian programming to its catalogue.
GPM braves the elements in new heavy wrecking docuseries
The Thunderbird Entertainment subsidiary’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on The Weather Channel and Discovery Canada in the fall.
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