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KO Distribution secures raft of sales and format options
Sales include the intergenerational comedy Lakay Nou and the format for the variety series Zenith.
CRTC postpones three public Cancon hearings
The hearings, which are part of the regulatory organization’s work to modernize the Broadcasting Act, have been postponed due to the upcoming federal election.
Screenwriting conference panel discusses Cancon consultations
WGC assistant executive director Neal McDougall and screen media consultant Kelly Lynne Ashton touched on showrunner definitions, minimum Canadian requirements and more.
Corus updates and amends its credit ceiling by $10M
The maturity of the credit facility has been updated to March 2027.
Deals: Lightdox, OUTtv, Blue Ant Studios, JFE
Lightdox acquires Amalie Atkins’ feature documentary, OUTtv launches first channel in Asia, and more.
Blue Ant to go public via Boat Rocker reverse takeover
Blue Ant’s listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange will follow a separate transaction involving Boat Rocker’s co-founders buying out their company’s studios business.
Underknown finalizes Popular Science FAST channel deals
The channel, which officially launched this month, was created via a partnership with the U.S. magazine.
Hot Sheet: Invincible tops overall Canadian TV demand
The adult animated superhero series released its season three finale on March 13.
WIFT-AT names winners for 2025 Wave Awards
The non-profit professional association has also revealed the finalists for the CBC Pitch This! Competition ahead of its annual Making Waves conference.
Screen Nova Scotia acquires soundstage facility for $5M
The 20-acre property includes multiple buildings to accommodate the different needs of film and television production.
SODEC, ISO sign three-year agreement to expand relationship
The organizations will seek to increase support for First Nations and Inuit prodcos in Quebec.
Blink49 Studios expands scripted television team
Playback’s 5 to Watch alumna Mackenzie Donaldson and former Amazon Studios exec Andy Bourne are reporting to Carolyn Newman, EVP, global scripted television.
Saskatchewan’s film and TV grant sees $2M cut
Despite the setback, industry association executive director Robert Hardy is still bullish on the province’s future productions.
Three programmers depart TIFF, team realigned
Various programmers have taken on new remits along with three departures ahead of the festival’s 50th edition.
Hot Docs taps Diana Sanchez as new executive director
Sanchez has held key positions at several prominent international festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival.
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