✖
Hulu picks up second window rights to Run the Burbs
The first two seasons of the CBC comedy landed on Hulu on Dec. 31, 2023.
In Brief: Canadian docs To Kill a Tiger, Oasis shortlisted for Oscars
Plus: Anne Émond’s Lucy Grizzli Sophie will open Montreal’s Rendez-Vous, industry veteran Peter Pearson is among the new Order of Canada appointees, plus more.
Canadian Film Fest launches comedy film program
The month-long program for women and non-binary Canadian filmmakers will see participants produce and deliver a short comedy film.
Canada’s South Korea trade mission set for April
Canadian Heritage will oversee tailored B2B meetings for creative sector companies attending the mission as part of the Creative Export Strategy.
Fremantle is open to creative deals with Canadian partners
Executive Michela Di Mondo discusses how the global distributor is building on its work in Canada, both in formats and scripted shows like Sullivan’s Crossing and Little Bird.
ACTRA survey reveals Canadian performers’ concerns on AI
Ninety-eight percent of respondents cited the potential misuse of their name, image and likeness rights as a concern.
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.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
