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Wildling Pictures brings classic novel adaptation to Toronto
Feature film Young Werther is based on the 1774 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe book, and stars Douglas Booth and Canadian actor Alison Pill.
Mercury Filmworks teams up with Stim Studio on Octicorn & Friends
The Canada/France copro will benefit from Stim’s experience working on hit animated movies such as Despicable Me 3 and The Secret Life of Pets.
Twelve groups seek extension in Broadcasting Act proceedings
The groups have filed a joint procedural request to the CRTC’s secretary general asking for an extension in the deadlines for the implementation proceedings.
Max acquires Atomic Cartoons’ 2D-animated series for U.S.
Mermicorno: Starfall, based on IP from lifestyle brand tokidoki, is now in production at the Thunderbird Entertainment-owned animation studio.
Indie List 2023: A rising tide of financial pressure
Canada’s indie producers are facing significant costs as inflation, interest rates and other factors create financing challenges.
Wango Films picks up film rights to dystopian thriller
April Mullen is attached to direct a film adaptation of Edward J. Cembal’s The Monsters in our Shadows.
CBC, BBC commission Paid in Full: The Battle for Payback
The docuseries on music industry injustice is from Supercollider, Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Sabrina Elba’s Pink Towel, in association with Catalyst.
NSI CEO Joy Loewen explains her decision to step down
The head of the National Screen Institute – Canada says she feels it’s “a really good time” to announce her planned departure for June 2024.
Apple TV+ orders more Peanuts content from WildBrain
The streamer will launch new series Camp Snoopy in 2024, along with a special focusing on a lesser-known character named Franklin.
Amazon Freevee acquires U.S. rights to Gary and His Demons
Seasons one and two of the adult-animated comedy from Toronto’s Look Mom! Productions will launch in the U.S. on July 7.
NSI CEO Joy Loewen to step down in June 2024
Loewen will leave her position at the National Screen Institute following the completion of the Winnipeg non-profit’s strategic plan.
Deals: Krypto, WildBrain CPLG, Sphere Films, Filmoption
XYZ Films boards Canada/U.K. psycho-thriller Krypto for global sales at Cannes, Sphere Films acquires Canadian rights for We Live in Time, and more.
Competition Bureau suing Cineplex for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices online
Cineplex says the Bureau’s lawsuit will “be dismissed quickly as it has no merit.”
Blink49 Studios appoints Mal Stares as SVP, global scripted
The former VP of international TV production at Fifth Season will work on Blink49’s current and upcoming slate.
How a prolonged WGA strike could impact Ontario, B.C.
Film commissioners and producers in the two major markets discuss the strike’s potential effect on production on this side of the border.
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