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Playback Film Summit: Indie sector is ‘on the edge of a cliff’
A panel of industry experts discussed the urgent need for Bill C-11 to bring contributions to the system as funders face an uncertain future.
Feature drama Negative Capability rolls in Toronto
The film stars Jonas Chernick and is written and directed by Jesse Zigelstein.
Prime Video unveils expanded Quebec content slate
The streamer has set two NHL documentaries and a reality show about Quebec influencer Elisabeth Rioux for release in 2024.
How FAST are Canadian viewers?
A new report from Media Technology Monitor shows the popularity of the growing medium is still lower than that of AVOD and SVOD platforms.
Thunderbird acquires media, products rights to BooSnoo!
Sky Kids has also ordered a second season of this original series that caters to neurodiverse audiences.
Paramount+ to launch premium, ad tiers in Canada
The premium plan is set to launch in Canada on Nov. 16, while the ad tier will roll out in 2024.
Leslie Norville unpacks journey behind Black Life: Untold Stories
A Q&A with the executive producer and showrunner behind the CBC docuseries, which explores the history of the Black experience in Canada.
Arts-focused streamer Stageview prepares for opening night
The platform is seeking a variety of partnerships following its certification from CAVCO to trigger tax credits for original productions.
Film adaptation of Quebec play docks in Cuba
Pédalo has been adapted for the screen by writer, director, producer and star Stéphane E. Roy.
Women Talking, Sort Of lead DGC awards winners
Sarah Polley’s film Women Talking led with four awards, followed by CBC and Max comedy series Sort Of with three.
Paramount+, BIPOC TV & Film, NSI partner on Elevate initiative
The program is designed to provide business development support to BIPOC-owned production companies.
Hey, Viktor, Tautuktavuk among 2023 imagineNATIVE winners
The festival’s annual awards ceremony was held on Oct. 21 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
Bell Media to acquire Outfront assets for $410M
The media company is picking up Outfront’s Canadian advertising business for its Astral network.
Hot Sheet: Loki tops Canadian digital demand chart
Max original Our Flag Means Death came in at No. 2, with Ahsoka falling to the third spot on the chart.
David Gross recruits horror director for Canada-Ireland copro
Teen horror film Whistle is slated for production in Ontario in November, with The Nun director Corin Hardy attached.
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