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CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate
The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.
NFB hires former Vice producer to Quebec & Atlantic Studio
Liz Cowie is based in Halifax and will serve as a producer at the NFB studio.
Boat Rocker expands senior team, updates executive remits
The company has expanded responsibilities for a number of executives at Boat Rocker Studios to streamline operations, and added to its senior content team.
Hot Sheet: Succession tops overall chart following series finale
Apple TV+’s sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso held on to its position at the top in the digital originals chart.
Bell Media unveils acquisitions for 2023-24 programming lineup
The slate includes a number of U.S. titles for CTV and two British series for Bell Media’s CTV-branded specialty channels.
Alanis Obomsawin shares her main rule in doc filmmaking
The legendary Abenaki filmmaker reflects on her career and offers advice ahead of the Banff World Media Festival’s Indigenous Screen Summit.
Thunderbird unveils new consumer products banner
The company says Thunderbird Brands will make its industry debut at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas.
Winnie Luk named Disability Screen Office executive director
The disability advocate, 2SLGBTQI+ activist and film industry leader assumes the role on June 6.
Eagle Vision, PSA Productions go heavy metal in Winnipeg
The companies are in production on the action comedy Deaner ’89, written by Paul Spence, and inspired by his original character Dean Murdoch.
BlackBerry hits $1 million mark at the Canadian box office
The Matt Johnson-directed dramedy has also grossed $3 million overall in North America, according to Comscore.
Nick Meyer to step down as eOne’s president of film
The move comes as Hasbro explores a potential sale of the Toronto company’s film and television business.
Bell Media acquires minority stake in Sphere
The deal will support Bell Media’s commitment to French and English content, a spokesperson told Playback.
Prominent Quebec actor Michel Côté has died
Côté, known for his roles in Cruising Bar and Jean-Marc Vallée’s C.R.A.Z.Y., died on Monday at age 72.
CBC/Radio-Canada launches three-year accessibility plan
The Breaking Barriers plan includes seven objectives formed through consultations and the pubcaster’s responsibilities under the Accessible Canada Act.
Pascal Plante thriller to world premiere at Karlovy Vary
Les chambres rouges will premiere as part of the Czech Republic festival’s Crystal Globe Competition
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