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Animated Canadian copro selected for Final Cut in Venice
Allah n’est pas obligé is one of seven unfinished works to be presented to buyers during the Venice International Film Festival.
Fremantle hires Laura Florence to lead its global FAST strategy
The former Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment exec will serve as SVP, global FAST channels.
Hasbro, eOne launch digital series Odd-Paw Vet
The digital-first IP is created by B.C.-based illustrator Emily Mullock and L.A.-based writer Patrick Baggatta.
Imax files proposal to acquire full ownership of China subsidiary
The deal is valued at US$124 million and is estimated to close later this year.
Monica’s News begins filming in Nova Scotia
Pamela Gallant writes and directs the coming-of-age film set in 1974, with production taking place in and around Halifax.
SAG-AFTRA strike to impact thousands of Canadian workers
Canadian performers union ACTRA has voiced its solidarity with its U.S. counterpart and issued guidance on dual-member work in Canada.
In Brief: Vancouver Queer Film Festival sets 10 world premieres
Plus: Telefilm allocates $310,000 to Canadian film festivals and Cineplex reports pre-pandemic revenue levels for June.
Canadian industry experts discuss looming SAG-AFTRA strike
The U.S. actor’s union will confirm its decision to strike on Thursday afternoon following the end of talks with the AMPTP.
Deals: Prairie Pants Distribution, Nemesis Films, Gusto
Corner Gas heads to the U.K. with a new FAST channel, Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms sells internationally, plus more.
New York firm IMC to acquire Toon Boom from Corus
IMC will acquire Toon Boom Animation for $147.5 million in cash once the deal closes, with net proceeds to help Corus “free up capital.”
Lamar Johnson among Canadian Emmy nominees
Fellow Canadian actors Martin Short, Luke Kirby and Oliver Platt have also received nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards.
Ontario Green Screen launches new strategic plan
Co-chairs Justin Cutler and Cynthia Lynch discuss the organization’s two main goals and give tips to producers looking to transition to sustainable sets.
Crave comedy The Trades gets underway in Nova Scotia
The series hails from the producers of the Canadian sitcom Trailer Park Boys and is created by Ryan J. Lindsay.
Canadian Academy unveils executive residency cohort
The seven participants for the program’s sophomore year will take part in an eight-month mentorship with experienced media execs.
WGC tells CRTC domestic industry is ‘in a state of collapse’
The guild says its members are in “dire straits,” with aggregate earnings declining by 22% over the last five years.
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