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CBC/Radio-Canada to cut 600 jobs, reduce content spend
UPDATED: The cuts include a $40 million reduction in commissions and acquisitions, which the pubcaster said will reduce the number of new series and renewals in 2024-25.
Canadian industry mourns ‘extraordinary’ Charles Officer
Officer is being remembered for leaving an “indelible” mark on the industry with works like CBC’s The Porter.
Integral Artists acquires Kathy Carpenter Talent Agency
EXCLUSIVE: The KC Talent Agency team will merge with Integral’s on-camera division effective immediately.
Blue Ant, WildBrain, Prime Video chime in on contributions debate
The Path Forward: the end of second week of the CRTC hearings heard multiple perspectives on mandatory initial base contributions to the system.
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.
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