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TVO’s union workers go on strike
The first-ever strike at the public broadcaster follows months of negotiations over wage increases and temporary worker contracts.
Canadian Academy’s Quebec section to be led by Chantal Côté
The Bell Fund’s Montreal deputy director has been named executive director of the Quebec branch effective immediately.
Bell Media to take Vrak off the air
The decision followed Videotron’s move to pull the French-language specialty channel from its TV service last week.
TIFF to world premiere Lil Nas X documentary
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero follows the Grammy-winning rapper’s first world tour.
Deals: The Roku Channel, 9 Story Media, Kidoodle
WildBrain sells children’s programming to the Roku Channel, 9 Story Distribution expands to gaming content, plus more.
Videotron drops Vrak and Z, while Bell removes Yoopa
The telco giants told the CRTC they would drop the channels due to declining subscribers and market value.
W Network expands Love Club franchise with new films
The Corus-owned channel has greenlit another quartet of films from Toronto’s Nikki Ray Media Agency.
Todd Lubin named head of Boat Rocker Studios, unscripted
Lubin succeeds former unscripted president Jay Peterson, who will temporarily stay on as executive producer to help with the transition.
In Brief: Three Canadian films set as VIFF special presentations
Plus: OUTtv commissions its first South African original unscripted series, Max Films Media rebrands, and more.
Hot Sheet: Only Murders In The Building moves up digital chart
Fantasy comedy series Good Omens continues to top both the digital and overall TV demand charts.
Animal Planet renews docuseries Pets & Pickers
Vancouver prodco Tyson Media will go into production on the series’ third season this week.
Hasbro sets leadership for new entertainment division
Entertainment One execs Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will join Olivier Dumont in leading Hasbro Entertainment.
Factory Film Studio’s thriller Chasing Midnight rolling in Leduc
The heist thriller is directed by James Allen Bradley and stars Beverly Hills 90210’s Brian Austin Green.
TIFF unveils new Norman Jewison Award
Montreal-born producer-director Shawn Levy will be the first to receive the award, which honours Canadians who have made a global impact in the screen industry.
Paul Bronfman stepping down at William F. White International
The former CEO will conclude his role as senior advisor and co-chairman at the end of the month.
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