Hollywood Suite sets multi-picture slate with 5’7 Films

EXCLUSIVE: The partnership includes a project that will see filmmakers Adam Rodness and Stu Stone reprise their Faking a Murderer personas.

TV’s Sue Johanson remembered as ‘national treasure’

The sex educator and host of the Sunday Night Sex Show died this week at the age of 93.

In Brief: Denys Arcand receives stamp of approval

Plus: On Screen Manitoba names the finalists for the RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition, Kimberley Perdue retires from Super Channel, and more.

Corus Entertainment has reduced workforce by 8%, says CEO

President and CEO Doug Murphy said the company has cut more than 250 full-time positions since the start of fiscal 2023 in a call with investors.

Super Channel greenlights three factual series

The titles are part of an extended partnership between Super Channel, Go Button Media and Off the Fence.

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Big Fight in Little Chinatown’s local distribution push

EyeSteelFilm’s Bob Moore and director Karen Cho discuss the documentary’s community focus in Chinatowns across North America.

WBD, Canadian Academy select 10 for directors program

The program, now in its second year, supports underrepresented creators seeking experience directing episodic television.

Sort Of wraps season three shoot

Shamim Sarif joined the directing team for what co-creator Fab Filippo called a “transformative season” of the CBC and Max dramedy.

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Productivity Media, Black Fawn Films partner for film slate

The 10 films will be curated, developed and produced by Black Fawn Films with Productivity Media Inc., which will also finance the films.

GroupM Motion Entertainment expands into Canada

The Canadian division will provide local clients with original programming and branded entertainment via creative and talent partnerships.

WGC issues letter to Heritage, Innovation ministers on AI

The guild has asked the federal government to protect the interests of human creators through the Copyright Act and Canada’s cultural funds.

Netflix ends Basic subscription plan in Canada

New users will have the option of subscribing to the streamer’s ad-supported plan, or take a step up to one of its more expensive options.

Alibi Entertainment adds two VPs to executive team

The Toronto prodco has tapped Joanne Virgo to lead its factual and lifestyle slate, with Jeff Baker overseeing production.

TIFF 2023 lineup kicks off with Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins

The soccer comedy will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

The Legacy Awards announce details for second edition on CBC

Shamier Anderson, Stephan James and the team discuss plans to build upon last year’s show, with Keshia Chanté as host and Jordan Rudder as a producer.