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Bell Media asks CRTC to eliminate local news requirement
The broadcaster is also seeking a reduction in Cancon spending and more “flexibility” in how it serves local communities, citing mounting financial losses.
Corus makes cuts to original programming team
A spokesperson tells Playback the move is part of a restructuring and an “enterprise-wide cost review” amid economic uncertainty.
Vice Media to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group
The company confirmed the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a bid of US$350 million.
All3Media International secures rights to Paul Kemp’s Bitcoin doc
Searching for Satoshi: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Bitcoin Creator was commissioned by CBC for The Passionate Eye.
In Brief: CMPA’s Indiescreen Awards returning to TIFF
Plus: Terril Calder’s NFB installation Meneath: The Mirrors of Ethics wins at Tribeca, Blown Away heats up for season four, and more.
Brett Harvey fixes lens on Dane Cook for Super Channel doc
Writer-director Harvey has started production on the doc, with Cook as executive producer alongside teams from Score G Production Films and Abrupt Films.
Entertainment One to lay off 20% of film, TV staff
Parent company Hasbro said the “workforce reduction” is part of global staff cuts announced in January.
Quebecor Fund disburses over $2 million via TV assistance program
Nuit Blanche and C’est comme ça que je t’aime are among the series receiving production support for new seasons.
CFC selects 18 for 2023 Norman Jewison Film Program
The annual program offers roughly five months of training for writers, directors, producers and editors.
Crave settles into Nesting as production kicks off in Toronto
The 8 x 8-minute comedy is produced by Toronto-based Project Undertow and created by Rosa Labordé and Anna Hardwick, with Allana Harkin as director.
DOC Institute appoints Lauren Howes as managing director
The former Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival executive director assumes the new position effective immediately.
Frederator, BuzzFeed to serve up Chikn Nuggit series
The IP, which started as TikTok shorts, is now getting a long-form toon for tweens and teens.
CRTC issues corrections to CBC/Radio-Canada licence
The changes and clarifications to the broadcast licence are unrelated to the reconsideration process ordered by the federal government, said the CRTC.
Cineflix, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar team up for docuseries
The Pioneers, currently in development, will be a four-part series produced by Cineflix Productions.
How Director X built his merry band for Robyn Hood
The Toronto filmmaker and executive producer outlines how he created the modern-day adaptation of the heroic crusader.
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