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SAG-AFTRA members authorize strike ahead of AMPTP talks
Nearly 65,000 union members voted 97.91% in favour of a strike, with negotiations scheduled to begin on June 7.
Cineflix Rights locks North American content deals
The international deals involve titles Cult Justice, History of the Sitcom, Ghost Ships, O.J. Simpson: Blood, Lies & Murder and Kings of Coke.
APTN returns to Bears’ Lair for season two
A casting call opens June 15 for the next group of Indigenous entrepreneurs for the business competition series.
Telefilm commits $19.4 million to 32 feature-length films
The funding is under the lower-budget stream of the Production Program for fiscal 2023-24.
Four projects set for Canada-France Series Lab at BANFF
Producers from Canada and France will participate in their first workshop under the coproduction initiative.
APTN renews Yukon Harvest for third season
The docuseries, produced by Rogue River Films, has been renewed ahead of its season two premiere on APTN and APTN lumi.
CBC’s unscripted strategy focused on unique Canadian stories
Unscripted executive Jennifer Dettman says the pubcaster is looking for projects that feature connections to the country and spark a cultural conversation.
In Brief: TIFF adds Judy Lung to its executive team
Plus: Canadian shorts head to Shanghai, TAAFI names the next chair of the board as its co-founder departs, and more.
Plan B adaptation in the works for Germany’s ZDF
Gaumont GmbH is in production on the latest international adaptation of KOTV’s scripted anthology format.
Deals: Attraction Distribution, Blue Ant, levelFILM
Nish Media’s Pour toi Flora sells in Canada and France, Blue Ant Media secures deals for content and FAST channels, plus more.
Lopii, marblemedia lead winners at 2023 YMA Awards
Sinking Ship Entertainment executives were also lauded for their career achievements during the May 31 event.
CBC sees streaming as ‘a critical piece of the future’
CBC executives Barbara Williams and Sally Catto explain the FAST strategy and drama focus for the 2023-24 lineup.
Creative BC names 11 grant recipients for RIFF program
The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund program provides early development support for Indigenous-owned IP projects from B.C.-based creatives.
Catherine Tait to helm CBC/Radio-Canada into 2025
Canadian Heritage has extended her term as the public broadcaster’s president and CEO to Jan. 2, 2025.
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