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Babe Nation’s Bonjour Tristesse launches sales at Cannes
The adaptation of the 1954 French novel stars Lily McInerny and heads into production in the south of France this month.
IndigeKin, Simba Creative offer taste of The Sugar Mama
Production is underway in Alberta on the competition series that will offer a $100,000 grand prize to one creative.
Factory Film Studio hires Griffin Cork to head acquisitions
The Albertan actor and producer joins the company as director of acquisitions and marketing.
Prime Video orders Canadian version of Luxe Listings format
Luxe Listings Toronto, produced by Scott McGillivray’s prodco MEM, will be in production until late summer.
Canadians at Cannes: homegrown projects hit the French market
The producers, distributors and sales agents behind the Canadian films at Cannes discuss their hopes for partnerships and deals.
Queens of the Qing Dynasty wins at Screen Nova Scotia Awards
The film won Best Feature at the annual awards gala, with Bystanders, On the Fringe, and Vollies among the winners.
Thunderbird engages IP, M&A advisor ACF for strategic review
The review, designed to aid Thunderbird’s growth, is part of the cooperation agreement signed with minority shareholder Voss Capital earlier this year.
Deals: NFB, WildBrain, Bravo Charlie, OUTtv, CBC
NFB’s Ever Deadly gets picked up by Kino Lorber for U.S. distribution, France’s SND picks up Bravo Charlie’s Solo, plus more.
Vice Media Group files for bankruptcy
The company is expected to be acquired by a group led by its biggest lender.
BlackBerry opens with more than $300,000 at Canadian box office
The Matt Johnson-directed film saw the largest opening weekend for a Canadian film since PAW Patrol: The Movie, says distributor Elevation Pictures.
Network Media Group appoints Curtis White as president
The former Thunderbird exec will lead the Network Entertainment parentco’s capital media strategy.
SODEC tweaks 2023-2024 production assistance program
The changes include an increase in the production budget estimate threshold for feature-length films.
Cineplex revenue up by 49% in Q1
Big boosts in box office and advertising revenue came alongside a record-setting quarter for its amusement business.
Blink49 Studios hires Tashi Bieler as SVP, head of production
The former eOne SVP of production will report directly to COO Jeff Lynas and oversee scripted and unscripted productions from development through delivery.
CRTC proposes flexible contributions to modernize broadcasting system
The Commission has begun the first phase of consultations around the new Broadcasting Act, with a hearing on a proposed framework to take place in November.
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