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Love Nature expands Nordic presence with Allente deal
The deal is touted as “a significant milestone for Love Nature’s growth in Europe.”
Lionsgate closes deal to acquire eOne from Hasbro
The US$375 million acquisition includes Hasbro’s interest in eOne’s Canadian operations.
Clerisy Entertainment taps Jon Mann to lead development
Mann joined the Dartmouth, N.S.-based production company effective Jan. 2.
Canadian studios look to M&A to stay competitive
Deals like the Blue Ant Media and marblemedia merger are helping domestic companies scale up to compete globally, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.
SODEC supports eight initiatives to promote Quebec cinema
The projects are in the development stage and are meant to make local film more accessible to Quebec audiences.
In Brief: Highway Thru Hell hits 200-episode milestone
Plus: Jaskaran Singh’s Jersey Boy wraps production, and a new Letterkenny liquor hits U.S. shelves.
Director of the Year 2023: R.T. Thorne
With an award-winning series under his belt and his feature debut on the way, Thorne has grown from a director to watch to a bold creative.
Happy holidays from Playback
We’re signing off for the year, but will be back in business on Jan. 3, 2024.
Franchise of the Year 2023: PAW Patrol
A decade after its launch, PAW Patrol is bigger than ever thanks to a steady stream of fresh movies, spinoffs and toys.
Reynolds Mastin reflects on the CMPA’s 75-year anniversary
The president and CEO shares how the association has evolved in the last few years through changes to the board of directors.
Photo Gallery: CMPA’s 2023 Year-End Party
See which screen industry members mixed and mingled at Chotto Matte in Toronto.
Black Academy, Insight name 2023 cohort for skills development program
The second iteration of the program added five new training streams for emerging Black media professionals.
WGC, CMPA negotiations to continue in January
The Canadian writers guild and producers association have agreed that the current IPA will remain in force beyond its expiry date on Dec. 31.
TFCA unveils 2023 Canadian film nominees in split categories
The 27th annual film awards also saw BlackBerry‘s Glenn Howerton win the first-ever award for performance in a Canadian film.
French-Language Film of the Year 2023: Le temps d’un été
How Louise Archambault’s ensemble film led a string of box office hits for Patrick Roy’s Immina Films.
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