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Cameras roll on Farpoint Films’ paranormal series Ghosts Off Grid
The 14-episode series will premiere in 2024 as part of the prodco’s deal with Super Channel.
Canada’s Leigh Brooks and Sophie Dupuis premiere with TIFF galas
TIFF has announced 60 galas and special presentations for 2023 event.
Telefilm commits $1.65M to eight French market docs
The films will receive production support via the Theatrical Documentary Program.
How Hasbro’s eOne sale may impact Canadian operations
As the field of potential buyers narrows down, a legal expert weighs the possible outcomes for the Canadian business.
CBC launches podcast channel on YouTube
The CBC Podcasts channel will include the pubcaster’s lineup of audio content, with plans to add video podcasts.
CMF invests over $14M across Indigenous, POV programs
A new season of APTN’s Treaty Road and a doc on singer-songwriter Carole Pope are among the recipients across the two programs.
WildBrain completes acquisition of House of Cool
The pre-production studio founders Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis have joined WildBrain as co-general managers of House of Cool.
In Brief: Eternal Spring shortlisted for Grierson doc award
Plus: The Just for Laughs comedy festival receives $1.5M in government funding and Jessica Hinkson’s short Sara selected to world bow at HollyShorts.
TIFF addresses SAG-AFTRA strike impact in industry letter
TIFF leadership said more than 70% of titles selected for this year’s festival are from non-U.S. producers.
Hot Sheet: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds tops demand charts
Netflix’s The Witcher and Disney+’s Secret Invasion complete the top three on the digital and overall TV charts.
Yes TV, Hollywood Suite to serve up Potluck Ladies
EXCLUSIVE: The channels have licensed the scripted series from creator and producer Shazia Javed, with production now underway.
Canadian genre films step into the spotlight at Fantasia
Canadian distributors and producers discuss the growing influence of the Montreal festival and its coproduction market.
Bron files for bankruptcy after ‘incredibly difficult’ few years
The Vancouver-based media company said in a letter to stakeholders that it has obtained creditor protection from the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Vancouver’s FatBelly VFX expands to Australia
The new Brisbane office is led by general manager Sally Barnett, who reports to founder Shannan Louis.
Sean Menard directing RTG Features’ The Sneaker Boom
The multi-part docuseries on sneaker culture is coproduced by Menard’s Toronto-based banner Sean Menard Productions.
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