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BANFF adds three to its board of directors
The Banff World Media Festival has welcomed Paramount’s Lisa Kramer, A+E Networks’ Patrick Vien, and executive Bing Chen to the board.
Paramount+, ISO, PSP launch Indigenous Screenwriters Lab
The Pacific Screenwriting Program will run the initiative in partnership with the Indigenous Screen Office and Paramount+ Canada.
Amazon to cut hundreds of jobs at Prime Video, MGM Studios
The cuts were announced in a memo from SVP Mike Hopkins, and will impact teams across several regions.
Ben Petrie’s The Heirloom to world premiere at IFFR
The film marks writer-director Petrie’s feature directorial debut, and is running in the Bright Future section.
MELS bolsters leadership team with business development roles
The studio and post-production business has appointed Incendo’s Jean-Philippe Normandeau and Marie-Claude Desjardins to new roles.
Alicia Barin steps down as CRTC’s vice-chair of broadcast
Barin, who departed the role on Jan. 5, said in a memo to staff that she made the decision to focus on her family.
Imax reports over US$1 billion in global box office revenue
The company says 2023 was second-highest grossing year in its history, citing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer as a key performer.
Lionsgate merges unscripted divisions following eOne deal
The combined entity, named Lionsgate Alternative Television, will collaborate with eOne Canada, led by Jocelyn Hamilton.
How e-generators can power a shift towards sustainability
Insight from CBC and albert has emphasized how cutting the cord on diesel-powered generators can greatly reduce a production’s carbon footprint.
Indéfendable creator Richard Dubé dies at 66
Dubé was the creator and co-writer of the popular legal drama and a criminal lawyer for more than 40 years.
Kickstart Entertainment workers join Canadian animation guild
The Vancouver company becomes the third animation studio to join IATSE Local 938.
The Last of Us leads 75th Creative Arts Emmy winners
The Alberta-shot HBO series won eight awards overall, including a sound mixing honour for Calgary’s Michael Playfair.
Matthew O’Connor boards Pink Buffalo Films as partner
He joins the Vancouver-based prodco’s executive team, which includes Martin Fisher and Shawn Angelski.
Canadian box office revenue increased in 2023
The Movie Theatre Association of Canada reported a more than 33% boost in revenue from 2022.
Two new lumi originals among APTN’s winter lineup
The short-form series Jason and Cultural Craftsmanship: Moccasins join a lineup that includes the French-language version of Little Bird.
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