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Blue Ant, Muse Entertainment launch scripted FAST channel
Love Drama is now available in Canada and the U.K., and will launch in other territories in 2024.
WGC, CMPA to return to the bargaining table
The WGC has received expressions of solidarity from a number of fellow guilds and unions as talks get back underway following a pause last month.
Spin Master broadens international footprint of three series
Vida the Vet, Unicorn Academy and Bakugan are traveling to new platforms in Canada, France, Sweden, and beyond.
Doc discussion closes CRTC’s three-week hearing process
The Path Forward: The Documentary Organization of Canada proposed direct support for doc features via initial base contributions.
Deals: ZDF Studios, Terranoa, Superights
ZDF Studios has picked up global rights to the second season of Nuit Blanche, plus Superights sells Home Sweet Rome! in multiple territories, and more.
Director Anya Adams boards CBC, APTN, Netflix Arctic comedy
Anna Lambe has also been unveiled as the series lead, with filming set to begin in spring 2024.
CAB warns of more broadcaster cutbacks without relief
The Path Forward: Telus proposed Canadian virtual BDUs be exempt from contribution requirements, while Anthem Sports & Entertainment called for an Independent Broadcasters Fund.
Hot Sheet: Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge rises in demand
Netflix’s anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off entered the digital chart at No. 5.
Serious Kids partners with Mercury Filmworks on CG special
In addition to raising financing for this CG-animated special with kidlit roots, the London-based distributor will also sell it worldwide.
SODEC supports 20 features, shorts from emerging creatives
The selected projects will receive production funding under SODEC’s emerging creation assistance program.
In Brief: In Flames wins $100,000 Red Sea festival prize
Plus: The Reelworld Screen Institute joins the Netflix-BANFF DOV Initiative, BlackBerry garners a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination, and more.
In a Violent Nature to world premiere at Sundance
Chris Nash’s slasher film has also been picked up for distribution by the AMC Networks-owned horror streamer Shudder.
Netflix Canada adds eOne’s Chris Bell to content team
Bell will work with Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury to develop Netflix’s Canadian scripted slate.
Hot Docs reveals 2023 doc fund recipients
A total of $257,500 has been dispersed through the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund and CrossCurrents.
WGC says broadcasting system is at ‘make-or-break moment’
The Path Forward: Telefilm Canada and TVO also discussed the need for contributions to directly support Canadian feature films at the CRTC hearings.
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