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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.
CRTC to consider Corus licence changes after call for urgency
The Commission says the unique circumstances of Corus’ financial situation has merited “immediate consideration” of its proposed amendments.
TFO content executive Claude Sauvé to retire
Sauvé will oversee the transition and recruitment for his position of VP, content and production before departing in spring 2024.
CBC greenlights Wattpad partner project Near or Far
The CBC Gem original family drama is based on the original Wattpad story from Emma Szalai and adapted for the screen by Duana Taha.
Yes TV launches live, on-demand streaming service
The faith-focused channel will now offer live feeds from its Ontario, Calgary and Edmonton stations, as well as on-demand content.
Telefilm launches Indigenous Reconciliation Plan
The Crown corporation has also updated the Production Program, adding a carbon calculator requirement for films with a budget of $3.5 million or higher.
Colin Bohm to depart Corus, Troy Reeb assumes expanded role
The broadcaster has eliminated Bohm’s role of EVP content and strategy amid a streamline of its programming model.
VVS Films expands to Australia, New Zealand
The Montreal-based distributor is entering the market with TIFF breakout title Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage.
In Brief: Sort Of, Ruby and the Well win innovation awards
Plus: the Canadian Academy unveils the 2023 Women in Post cohort, Telefilm supports mid- to large-scale Canadian film festivals, and more.
Playback Film Summit sessions to tackle Bill C-11, film financing
Newly announced speakers for the Oct. 24 and 25 summit include Tonya Williams, Floyd Kane, Fawzia Mirza and Zarrar Khan.
Noovo renews drama Après le déluge for second season
The French-language series is produced by Montreal’s Zama Productions and Zone3.
Actor Bryce Hodgson rolls on feature directorial debut
The drama Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants is filming in Toronto until Oct. 27.
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