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Knowledge Network hires Justin Young in brand, engagement role
Young is tasked with increasing brand awareness and viewership of Knowledge Network’s broadcast and streaming platforms.
Blink49 Studios to acquire Vancouver’s Front Street Pictures
EXCLUSIVE: The deal will see Blink49 expand its Western Canada operations with a majority stake in Front Street.
DNEG Vancouver forms union with IATSE
IATSE will now negotiate a collective agreement with the studio on behalf of unionized workers.
Feature doc We Will Be Brave wins audience choice at Reel Asian
The festival also unveiled the winner of its annual So You Think You Can Pitch? competition.
Doc Institute names 2023 award recipients
Bizable Media’s Janice Dawe and filmmaker Noura Kevorkian will be honoured at the Institute’s Dec. 5 ceremony.
CMF, Quebecor kick off CRTC’s three-week hearing process
The Path Forward: Broadcasting and funding organizations discuss the urgent need to bring new funding into Canada’s screen sector.
Vapor Music launches division for long-form content
Long Division is led by Brendan Quinn and Erin Scott, and focuses on audio production services for live-action and animated content.
SODEC selects 11 French-language features for production support
Nine of the 11 projects are receiving additional funding after an initial investment through the SODEC program earlier.
Super Channel launches on Fubo
Super Channel’s premium networks are available via an add-on package for Fubo subscribers.
Mittens & Pants pounces on U.S. streaming deals
The preschool series has been acquired by Peacock for Q1 2024, and will land on HappyKids and Kidoodle.TV this month.
Calgary invests $5.5M toward Bow Valley College production hub
The Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub is expected to provide training and job creation in areas such as animation, VFX and post-production.
Toon City Vancouver, StudioNX prep tween toon
Virtual Realiteens is now in development, featuring a video game-inspired premise about a group of uncool adolescents fighting aliens and monsters.
In Brief: Butterfly Tale grosses $750,000 at Canadian box office
Plus: Canadian comedy Layla Is Relevant is selected to pitch at Content London, short films Eitr and Simo head to L.A. for an Arab cinema spotlight, and more.
Hot Sheet: Loki continues its streak at top of demand charts
Prime Video’s animated series Invincible jumped to the No. 2 spot on the overall TV chart.
BSO launches Research and Action Centre to tackle anti-Black racism
The Research and Action Centre will provide resources and customized action plans to support industry professionals and organizations.
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