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Heritage Minister discusses ISO, CBC/Radio-Canada at Prime Time
Minister Pascale St-Onge said there won’t be a “big, broad consultation” amid the 18-month timeline to review and update the public broadcaster’s mandate.
Dark Slope, SideFX Software partner on virtual production smart stage
The stage, which is being built in Toronto, will consist of a 75’ LED volume, and is “designed to bring efficiencies” to TV, film, and commercial productions.
In Brief: Eight new shows among Gusto TV’s winter 23/24 slate
Plus: OBAC founders win Anthem Award for Black Community Mixtapes, Rogers extends funding for BSO’s storytelling fund, and more.
Global renews Family Law for fourth season
The legal drama is produced by Calgary’s SEVEN24 Films and Vancouver’s Lark Productions.
Cineflix Rights appoints Greg Johnson as EVP Americas, APAC
Johnson will oversee the company’s scripted and unscripted sales strategy in the newly created role.
Great Pacific Media, WBC ring the bell on boxing doc Prizefighter
The series is being directed by Tony Vainuku, with preliminary filming underway in Las Vegas.
Canadian Heritage invests $100 million in Telefilm Canada
The funds will be allocated across two years, beginning in 2024-25, to help sustain Canada’s film sector.
9 Story partners with Baobab on first Roblox to TV series
9 Story is co-developing and coproducing an adaptation of Baobab Studios’ Momoguro games, as well as providing distribution, financing and merchandising support.
Nelvana to adapt video game book franchise into film series
The prodco and distributor has signed a development deal with Andrews McMeel Entertainment, with the first film currently in the works.
Deals: Gravitas Ventures, Amuz Distribution, Syndicado
Gravitas Ventures picks up North American rights to music censorship doc Cover Your Ears, Amuz renews its distribution deal with Casablanca Productions, and more.
CMF report highlights impact of $60 million funding boost
The funds were allocated as part of the 2021 budget to increase support for equity-deserving groups, and are set to expire on March 31.
Radio-Canada acquires broadcast rights to Rêver en néon
The feature film debut of Marie-Claire Marcotte is now in production in Sudbury, Ont.
TIFF launches No Drama initiative with Monkeypaw, Universal
The program is initiated by filmmaker Jordan Peele and supports short horror films with the potential to be expanded to full-length features.
Blue Ant Media expands Canadian originals slate
The slate includes the spinoff Wild Rose Vets, a joint venture between Blue Ant and APTN.
Shaun Alperin tapped as head of content at Prime Video Canada
Alperin assumes the role from Nav Saini, who recently departed the company.
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