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TVO publishes ‘final offer’ to CMG to end strike
UPDATED: Union workers at the Ontario public broadcaster have been on strike since Aug. 21.
Telefilm selects 18 projects for 2023-24 Talent to Watch
The films will receive a shared total of $3.6 million from Telefilm and the Talent Fund.
Terre Innue fulfills a promise with Telling Our Story
The five-year journey behind the docuseries that features 11 First Nations telling their own histories, ahead of its CBC TV debut on Sept. 30.
In Brief: Shine Network Institute, NSI launch PACT course
Plus: a Canadian documentary is up for an International Emmy, the CRTC sets a deadline for CBC/Radio-Canada’s Indigenous consultations, and more.
Cinespace expands U.S. footprint with studio acquisitions
The studio operator has acquired two facilities from EUE/Screen Gems, including the filming location for Netflix’s Stranger Things.
PBS Kids acquires Atomic’s Rocket Saves the Day
The one-hour preschool special is an adaptation of Tad Hills’ popular picture books.
Antica, TellTale appoint podcast, TV development team
The companies have set four appointments to support the creation of IP across all platforms.
Hot Sheet: Ahsoka jumps in demand in Canada
Meanwhile Sesame Street returned to the overall TV demand chart at No. 2
SODEC announces new program for digital immersive producers
The program will support companies with a business strategy for the creation and promotion of Quebec-based IP.
Corus cancels Entertainment Tonight Canada
The final episode of the show, which has run for 18 seasons, will air on Oct. 6.
Spin Master in production on third PAW Patrol movie
The film was announced ahead of the release of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie and is a coproduction with Nickelodeon Movies.
Boat Rocker inks global sales for Orphan Black spinoff
Worldwide sales for the 10-episode first season of Orphan Black: Echoes include the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
WGA strike ends after 148 days following tentative agreement
WGC executive director Victoria Shen said the Canadian guild will look closely at the deal ahead of negotiations with the CMPA.
APTN live special Remembering the Children set for national cross-broadcast
The special will be broadcast on more than a dozen channels on Sept. 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Kelly Townsend named editor of Playback
Townsend will oversee the editorial direction for Playback‘s digital and print publications and events.
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