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Wynonna Earp to return with 90-minute special for Tubi
Wynonna Earp – Vengeance is written by Emily Andras and produced by Calgary’s SEVEN24 Films in association with Cineflix Studios.
Finding the right formula for a procedural with CBC’s Allegiance
The producers and creatives behind the police drama discuss making a serialized procedural to tackle modern issues.
Bell Media parentco BCE to cut 4,800 jobs, sell 45 radio stations
The majority of the cuts will be outside of Bell Media, Playback understands.
Four Canadian world premieres added to SXSW lineup
The second wave of titles includes Canadian feature docs Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story and The Hobby.
Rob Davies joins Slap Happy Cartoons ownership team
The animation veteran steps into a partner role at the Vancouver studio as co-founder Vito Viscomi departs.
Fremantle acquires Singapore-based Beach House Pictures
The prodco was previously owned by Toronto-headquartered Blue Ant Media.
Canadian Screen Awards move to May 31
The Canadian Academy will now run its annual Screen Week from May 26 to June 1, citing venue availability, with the awards taking place at the CBC Broadcast Centre.
CBC, Disability Screen Office partner for AccessCBC
The second year of the national program for Deaf and disabled creators includes a new kids stream.
Crave’s So Long, Marianne to serenade crowd at Series Mania
So Long, Marianne and Club illico drama Société distincte will make their world premieres at the French TV festival.
Submissions are open for Playback’s Indie List 2024
The annual list measuring production spend from Canadian independent prodcos is back for another year. Complete the survey today.
Yoann Sauvageau tapped as director of TVA Films
The former eOne and Maison 4:3 exec will oversee TVA Films’ business strategy and growth.
BIPOC TV & Film, Indeed select five for Rising Voices Canada
The career accelerator offers resources and networking opportunities to five Black, Indigenous and persons of colour filmmakers.
Crave to land on Prime Video Channels in deal with Amazon
The deal will make Crave’s premium, ad-free plan available as an add-on to Prime Video customers.
David Lazzarato joins Thunderbird’s board of directors
Lazzarato has also been appointed as chair of the company’s strategic advisory committee.
Sinking Ship, Gristmill strike deal for Lightning Primary
The Canada-Australia copro will be filmed in Australia, with Sinking Ship handling the visual effects in Canada.
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