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Bell Media puts its Crave content strategy in motion
The programming teams discuss how they’ve been able to “ramp up” Crave and the impact of continued strike activity south of the border.
Sphere Films International to shutter operations
Parent company Sphere said the film sales division will close June 16 as it focuses on its distribution activities.
Heritage proposes policy to CRTC for new Broadcasting Act
The draft directions from the Department of Canadian Heritage on the implementation of the Online Streaming Act will be open for a 45-day public consultation.
Canadian films Irlande Cahier Bleu, Romi set for Fantasia
Quebec filmmaker Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms is slated to open the Montreal-based film festival.
Bell Media grows originals slate to more than 1,000 hours
The broadcaster has also announced plans to launch ad tiers for streaming platform Crave, while continuing to expand its original offerings.
Former DSO interim director Andrew Morris launches prodco
Morris has started up Hitsby Entertainment after handing over the Disability Screen Office reins to new executive director Winnie Luk.
Blink49 Studios, Transatlantic Agency set joint venture
The partnership gives Blink49 access to Transatlantic’s roster of book authors and IP to develop and produce original content for the international marketplace.
Corus Entertainment unveils 2023-24 programming lineup
The programming slate includes new Canadian original titles for HGTV Canada, History and Treehouse.
Wind Sun Sky cooks up a Potatoverse
The Vancouver studio is collaborating with entrepreneur and OWL founder Annabel Slaight to debut a new IP focused on climate action for six- to 10-year-olds.
Trilight Entertainment expands into B.C., names new CFO
Trilight’s new CFO Kimberley Olivia Cardina is heading the Vernon office and will work with new B.C.-based development executive Nicole Field.
ACTRA, WGC express solidarity with U.S. counterparts
ACTRA has issued a letter of solidarity for SAG-AFTRA, and the Writers Guild of Canada has announced plans for a Toronto rally in support of striking WGA members.
Several Canadian films win at 2023 Inside Out awards
Homegrown films I Used to Be Funny and Leilani’s Fortune were among the festival’s audience award picks.
Vortex Media promotes Christopher Giroux to SVP role
Giroux now holds the title of SVP, production, with oversight of Vortex’s slate of TV movies and feature films.
Bell Media greenlights two Canadian versions of The Traitors
Montreal’s Entourage Television will produce a French version for Noovo and an English version for CTV.
Citytv orders Canadian version of Law & Order for 2023-24 lineup
Rogers Sports & Media also announced original OMNI series Our Big Punjabi Family and Katiba Banat: Sisters in Arms.
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