Cineplex Pictures acquires The Queen of My Dreams

Cineplex’s distribution arm has inked a deal with prodco Shut up & Colour Pictures to handle the Canadian theatrical release for Fawzia Mirza’s feature debut.

Content Canada ’23: Experts voice concern, optimism for industry

Senior industry stakeholders issued warnings about the future of the Canadian sector, while others were bullish on global prospects.

Blue Ant Media expands business in APAC region

The Toronto-headquartered media company has appointed Jon Penn as managing director for the region.

Definition of Cancon must be multi-faceted, says CMF report

The What You Said report offers key consensus points on the topic of modernizing the definition of Canadian content, including IP ownership and cultural expression.

Crave aims to stay true to film roots in programming strategy

Content director Tory Jennings discusses what Crave is looking for when it comes to pre-licensing and acquisitions.

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Hot Sheet: One Piece sails to top of Canadian demand

The fantasy pirate adventure was No. 1 on both the digital originals and overall TV charts.

In Flames filmmakers look to build buzz for theatrical release

TIFF ’23: The North American premiere in Toronto will kick off a global festival run for Zarrar Kahn’s debut feature.

Indeed launches Rising Voices program for BIPOC filmmakers in Canada

Five emerging talents will be selected under the career accelerator program, launched in partnership with BIPOC TV & Film, Hillman Grad and TIFF.

New CMPA report takes stock of indie development programs

The report analyzed more than 200 professional development programs and surveyed members about their experiences.

How Visitor Media gave Karen Kain her Swan Song

TIFF ’23: The team behind Swan Song explain how they created both a feature documentary and four-part series to honour the Canadian dance icon.

Considering the human factor in adopting AI

Canadian unions and industry organizations say the time is now to set regulations around the use of artificial intelligence.

CTV’s medical drama Transplant to end with season four

The CSA-winning series from Sphere Media will air its final 10 episodes beginning Oct. 6.

TIFF ’23 dispatches: Telling global stories in the copro system

The producers behind Canada-Nigeria copro Orah discuss how the film almost went to camera in South Africa, plus insight from filmmakers of the Korean disapora.

Prime Video, Reelworld launch producer training program

The program aims to build a pipeline for diverse talent in Canada to work on Amazon Studios projects.

Wind Sun Sky hires Jo Redfern as managing director of kids

The former 24 Watts and BBC brand-builder is tasked with overseeing growth for the studio’s new Future Chicken IP.