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Canadian media leaders tout IP ownership as key to future
The media executives also discussed Bill C-11 and a declining broadcasting system in a globalized landscape on a panel at BANFF.
Heritage Minister, CRTC chair address C-11 at BANFF
EXCLUSIVE: Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez also spoke with Playback about modernization and policy direction consultations.
Paramount+ unveils first Canadian development slate
New development projects, an original doc, and a raft of acquisitions are part of its Canadian slate announced at the Banff World Media Festival.
Jetpack hires former WildBrain exec to lead global sales
Rebecca Lugo is based in Toronto and represents a catalogue of 1,650 half hours of kids and family series.
Geena Davis, CreativeChaos reteam for Canadian #MeToo doc
This Changes Everything will be produced by Quebec-based Poutine Studios and Palmina Productions.
Telefilm commits $3 million to six Indigenous projects
Four films from the English market and two from the French will pick up funding through the Indigenous Funding streams in the Theatrical Documentary and Production programs.
In Brief: CRTC extends some deadlines for C-11 consultations
Plus: SODEC supports 10 projects in its television production assistance program, the NLFDC names its new CEO, and more.
CMF releases early data on public, industry opinion about Cancon
Canadian producers, creators and executives discussed the results at the opening panel of the Banff World Media Festival.
Pier 21 names Nicole Butler, Vanessa Steinmetz as co-CEOs
The leadership change comes as Pier 21 Films founder Laszlo Barna transitions to the role of chair.
Prime Video, Hulu commission multiverse comedy from marblemedia
Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is created by Evany Rosen and will stream on Prime Video in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and on Hulu in the U.S.
Blue Ant orders Mike Holmes series for Cottage Life, Homeful
The media company announced several linear specialty and FAST channel greenlights and renewals, including unscripted series A Secret to Die For.
Portfolio Entertainment mourns loss of CEO Joy Rosen
Rosen, who died Thursday at age 65, is being remembered for her “strategic vision and indefatigable optimism.”
Canadian broadcasters unite in historic sustainability group
Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability was announced on the first day of the Banff World Media Festival.
Hot Sheet: Tim Robinson sketch series debuts on digital chart
Meanwhile, Succession continued to be the most in-demand show in the overall TV chart following its finale.
Titan1Studios, Abdul Malik developing climate crisis series
Breaking Point is a globe-trotting six-episode procedural expected to be filmed in Alberta.
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