Neshama launches distribution division, partners with Fox

The newly launched Neshama Releasing is led by Brook Peters, who joins the company as SVP, sales and business development.

American Pickers

Cineflix Rights sets American Pickers FAST channel on Pluto TV

The newly launched channel builds on Cineflix’s expansion into the FAST space earlier this year.

Les Beaux Malaises adaptation bound for Belgium

A Flemish Belgium version of the 2014 TVA comedy will premiere in the region this fall.

Production

Bell Fund commits over $4.4M to 21 TV, digital series

A total of $2.4 million has been allocated through the TV Selective Program and more than $2 million via the Short-Form Digital Series Program.

Sinking Ship expands flagship dino franchise with new series

Prime Video, Amazon Kids+ and TVOKids have collectively greenlit Dino Dex for a 2024 release.

Bones of Crows leads winners at 2023 Leo Awards

The annual B.C. awards were presented on July 8 and 9 at a gala event in Vancouver.

Bell Media the latest company to pull ads from Meta

The Canadian Media Producers Association has also voiced support for the action from media companies and the federal government.

Telus hires Selina Crammond as production executive

Crammond joins the Telus originals team following her work at Creative BC and the DOXA Documentary Film Festival.

Atomic Cartoons co-founder launches Toon City Vancouver

The studio is led by Trevor Bentley and will provide service work for kids and family animated projects.

Bruce Beresford to direct Moe Norman biopic

The director behind Tender Mercies and Driving Miss Daisy is expected to go to camera on the biopic in 2024.

In Brief: Reza Dahya’s Boxcutter selected for New Dawn Fund

Plus: Montreal filmmaker Harley Chamandy is awarded at Karlovy Vary, Canadian screen industry members join the Order of Canada, and more.

Public interest groups ask CRTC to simplify broadcaster applications

All of Canada’s major TV broadcasters currently have some form of open request to amend their licence terms.

CBC/Radio-Canada pausing ads on Facebook, Instagram

The move follows similar decisions from the federal government and fellow media organizations.

Feature film Magnetosphere ready to roll in Sault Ste. Marie

The cast includes Colin Mochrie, Patrick McKenna, Debra McGrath, YouTube star Steven He and Shayelin Martin.

NSI, CMF, EAVE set cohort for Access BIPOC Producers program

The 22 producers will gain access to training and mentorship to develop their production companies and original IP.