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Skyfox developing Grimmlings with Germany’s Studio 100
The all-ages fantasy feature is set in 1908 and sees orphans accidentally unleash mysterious woodland creatures.
Doubles leads 2024 Canadian Film Fest winners
Doubles picked up three awards overall, while With Love and a Major Organ won Best Feature Film.
CRTC launches next phase for Indigenous broadcasting policy
The second phase to co-develop the policy is now open to the public, with the CRTC launching an Indigenous Relations Team to improve accessibility.
Hussain Currimbhoy, 10 Hot Docs programmers exit festival team
UPDATED: The exodus comes the day before the documentary festival is set to announce the programming for its 31st edition.
Hot Sheet: Letterkenny rises on digital originals chart
The 96th Academy Awards broadcast landed on the overall TV list at No. 3.
Icarus Capital, Yuk Yuk’s partner on content, production venture
Yuk Yuk’s Media will develop and produce stand-up comedy shows and unscripted/documentary titles, with Eric Y. Lapointe as head of content.
Peter Hayman tapped as next Victoria film commissioner
Hayman assumes the role effective May 1, with outgoing commissioner Kathleen Gilbert to retire after 14 years in the role.
Emma Higgins preps debut feature Sweetness in North Bay
The psychological thriller goes to camera in April and is produced by Fela and When We Were Kids Entertainment.
Traditional broadcasters to pay lower percentage in fees to CRTC
The fees, which support the CRTC’s operations, were amended under the new Broadcasting Act, with a number of exemptions included.
Crave’s The Trades explores comedic side of blue collar work
The team behind The Trades discuss the Trailer Park Boys connection and the audience anticipation for the series.
Bell Media president Sean Cohan on his global growth plans
In a Q&A with Playback Daily, Cohan discusses his vision for Bell Media amid a turbulent time for the global media sector.
TVOKids orders Secrets of the Forest for Earth Day
The series is produced by Fifth Ground Entertainment and explores the various ecosystems in Canada’s national parks.
Canadian titles earn 40 Rockie Awards nominations for 2024
Rockie Awards International Program Competition will be held at the Banff World Media Festival on June 11.
Gisele’s Mashup Adventures greenlit for season two
The Headspinner Productions children’s series airs on CBC Kids in Canada.
Canada’s Ultimate Challenge changes format for season two
The second round of the reality series will premiere on CBC and CBC Gem on April 28.
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