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CMF, DSO partner on initiatives to increase accessibility
The partnership will involve the creation of an online resource centre for the Canadian screen sector.
More cuts hit eOne ahead of Lionsgate deal closure
The job losses are in addition to the 20% workforce reduction that was confirmed by Hasbro in June.
CRTC issues broadcasting licence renewals to four services
The renewals include public broadcasters Knowledge Network and TFO, as well as New Tang Dynasty Television and CHEK-DT Victoria.
In Brief: My Animal leads Blood in the Snow winners
Plus: LIFT names the second winner of its Josephine Massarella Artist Award, and Netflix renews its support for the CFC’s Norman Jewison Film Program.
Forum RIDM names 2023 grant recipients
A total of 14 prizes were handed out in the 19th edition of the Montreal pitch forum.
Netflix argues against mandatory contributions in CRTC hearings
The Path Forward: The streamer also discussed its existing investments in Canada, while the Bell Fund called for additional support for CIPFs.
Deals: Cineflix Rights, Pink Is In, Boat Rocker, Gusto
More global buyers board the Leonard Cohen drama So Long, Marianne, Canadian comedy Pink Is In heads south via Tubi deal, plus more.
Hot Sheet: Invincible jumps to top of demand charts
Netflix’s reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, which is inspired by the original scripted series, was a new entry on the digital chart.
Former ACTRA, CAEA president Dan MacDonald dies at 89
The Nova Scotia-born actor and union leader was the first president of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
Marjan Hashemi wins 2023 WIDC feature award
The Iranian-Canadian filmmaker will receive $250,000 worth of in-kind support for her dark comedy feature After Love.
Corus tells CRTC new costs should not include domestic broadcasters
The Path Forward: the Shaw Rocket Fund, Accessible Media Inc., and Digital First Canada also spoke at the CRTC hearings on Wednesday.
AMI-tv greenlights satirical series The Squeaky Wheel: Canada
The series is produced by Hitsby Entertainment and will begin filming in Hamilton, Ont. next month.
Paramount+ Canada, Shine Network launch online course
The Indigenous Producers Budgeting Intensive is targeted to Indigenous women to help them budget their first feature film.
Thunderbird enacts cost-saving measures amid revenue decline
In its Q1 2024 financial report, the company disclosed that it has eliminated “certain roles” as part of a cost-savings initiative.
Rogers, Paramount weigh in on initial base contributions
The Path Forward: Rogers has proposed contributions of 2% of revenues for foreign online services to the CRTC, while Paramount argued against a base contribution entirely.
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