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.

Netflix Canada hires first manager of production

Former CBC production exec Edythe Yee will join the streamer’s Canadian team in December.

UBCP/ACTRA names 2023 awards recipients

Performers from Golden Delicious and The Night Agent were among the winners at the 12th annual awards.

Noovo greenlights dramedy Marco Lachance

The series is created by and stars Les Boys actor Michel Charette, and is set to debut in 2024.

Paramount+ Canada developing two series with Boat Rocker

The companies are in development on two comedy series, Clara Altimas’ Bensen and Michael McGowan’s Elected.

DSO says accessibility must be part of modern framework

The Path Forward: The Disability Screen Office, Reelworld Screen Institute and IATSE were among the intervenors at Monday’s CRTC hearings.

BIPOC TV & Film discusses system inequities at CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: The BSO’s recommendations, meanwhile, included a mandatory allocation of the initial contributions to the Black Screen Fund.

While the Green Grass Grows takes top national RIDM prize

The Canada/Switzerland copro won the Grand Prize in the documentary festival’s National Feature Competition.

Blink49 Studios, Unicorn Island developing Arzu series adaptation

The project is part of Blink49’s first-look deal with the Lilly Singh-led banner, with Geetika Lizardi and Charithra Chandran attached to write and star, respectively.

New Metric Media inks multi-title licensing deal with Netflix

Netflix has acquired Letterkenny, Shoresy and Children Ruin Everything for a number of European territories.

Circle Blue hires Michelle Aseltine as SVP of production

Aseltine reports to the company’s CEO and founder Amos Adetuyi in the newly-created role.

In Brief: Cinespace expands CineCares training program

Plus: The Pacific Screenwriting Program names its next showrunner-in-residence, and the Shorts Not Pants festival awards its $1,000 Canadian short prize.