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Gia Milani to helm MCE, Rink Rat’s next feature

Jordan Pinto — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:42:47 +0000

The project is based on Bridget Canning's debut novel The Greatest Hits of Wanda Jaynes.

William F. White expands studio business into Calgary

Jordan Pinto — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:42:21 +0000

The company says the recent boom in the Calgary production sector represents an "incredible opportunity" as it looks to grow its studio operation.

In brief: A Concerto is a Conversation among Oscar nominees

Playback Staff — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:42:00 +0000

Plus, director Paul Kemp's Nike's Big Bet joins the Hot Docs lineup, while Media Ranch reveals its Horsepower 3.0 participants.

Production heats up on Mary Makes It Easy

Lauren Malyk — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:40:04 +0000

The CTV Life Channel original series shot in the chef's home kitchen consists of 25 half-hour episodes, including a holiday special, and will debut later this year.

Blue Ant launches true crime-focused channel via Roku

Jordan Pinto — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:03:29 +0000

Crimetime signals a growing intention from Blue Ant to find new distribution mechanisms for its programming by packaging select content offerings to appeal to niche audience segments.

Boat Rocker amends IPO; expected to debut on TSX next week

Jordan Pinto — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:03:05 +0000

The media company reduced its initial share price and the size of the offering, with the amended IPO set to raise $170 million.

APTN unveils two newly-created programming positions

Lauren Malyk — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:55:59 +0000

Adam Garnet Jones will join the organization as director of TV content and special events, while director of marketing Lisa Ducharme has moved over to the programming side.

Peppa Pig renewed, creative re-org underway

Jeremy Dickson — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:55:54 +0000

Entertainment One has greenlit 104 new episodes of the iconic preschool show, and original creators Astley Baker Davies will hand the reins over to animation studio Karrot.

CBBC, Family Channel commission 26 more episodes of Malory Towers

Jordan Pinto — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:55:46 +0000

New episodes of the Canada/U.K. treaty coproduction go to camera in England in the spring and Canada this summer.

Six Canadian projects chosen for 2021 Hot Docs Forum

Kelly Townsend — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:54:57 +0000

Among the titles selected for the virtual documentary pitch event are Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier-produced Swan Song and Lisa Jackson's Wilfred Buck.