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Akilla Express, 100 Dragons take on Junie adaptation
Praneet Akilla is lead producer on the series adaption of Chelene Knight’s Vancouver-set novel, with 100 Dragons’ Teresa M. Ho also producing.
In Brief: Tribeca taps Terril Calder’s NFB installation
Plus: The ReelAbilities festival chooses its Short Film Pitch Competition cohort, Villeneuve drives toward production dates, and more.
Ad revenue boost not enough to offset production declines at TVA
The company’s acting CEO said, however, that the outlook in broadcasting remains “uncertain.”
Hot Sheet: Citadel breaks into digital originals top four
Showtime’s Vancouver-shot series Yellowjackets topped the overall TV demand chart.
Fantasia sets two Canadian world bows among first wave titles
Jenn Wexler’s The Sacrifice Game, Ryan Ward’s Daughter of the Sun, and Pier-Philippe Chevigny’s Richelieu are among the first films to be unveiled for the 27th edition.
Run the Burbs, Moonshine head to CW Network this summer
The U.S. network’s summer lineup also includes fellow Canadian series Family Law, Son of a Critch and Great Chocolate Showdown.
CMPA toasts C-11 passage with politicians, industry members
The Canadian Media Producers Association held a reception to celebrate the Bill C-11 milestone and look ahead to the next steps.
ComediHa! rebrands distribution division as Amuz
Amuz Distribution has launched with a focus on feel-good content, with additional funding to support new title acquisitions.
Josh Scherba to head WildBrain as Eric Ellenbogen steps down
Scherba has been promoted to the role of president and CEO, and has also been appointed to the company’s board of directors.
WIFT Toronto announces Showcase winners, board changes
Women in Film & Television Toronto held its 14th annual Showcase at TIFF Bell Lightbox this week.
Boat Rocker reports TV revenue jump in Q1 2023 results
The company also addressed the potential impact of the current writers strike in the U.S. in a call with investors.
imagineNATIVE, Netflix reveal Jeff Barnaby Grant recipients
Five filmmakers will receive $25,000 apiece to support their projects, which include shorts, a feature animation and a web series.
Jennica Harper, Nelu Handa to co-lead CBC’s Run the Burbs
The Jann writers will reunite as co-showrunners of the comedy’s third season.
Michelle Chawla takes helm of Canada Council for the Arts
Chawla will begin her five-year term as director and CEO on June 26, taking over from Simon Brault.
Blue Ant International, A+E Networks seek Lakefront Luxury
Blue Ant International and A+E Networks have inked a copro deal for a third season of the Canadian lifestyle series.
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