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CSAs ’23: Canada’s Drag Race, PAW Patrol win big on day two
Additional multi-award winners in lifestyle and reality were Mary Makes It Easy and The Amazing Race Canada, and The Hardy Boys and All-Round Champion in kids.
Canadian Academy introduces Sustainable Production Award
The inaugural award for green productions will be presented during Canadian Screen Week 2024.
Bystanders leads nominations for Screen Nova Scotia Awards
The feature from filmmaker Koumbie has six nods, followed by OUTtv’s Sugar Highs with five.
Cineplex updates investors on status of Cineworld claim
The exhibition chain says it does not expect “material” recovery, based on Cineworld’s filed restructuring plans.
How Encore Group’s founder sold his company to his own staff
Founder François Rozon and president Julie Provençal discuss the share purchase program that made the ownership change possible.
CSAs ’23: BLK: An Origin Story leads first night with five awards
Other multiple winners at the News, Documentary & Factual Awards included We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) with four and To Kill a Tiger with three.
Love Nature commissions several originals ahead of MIPTV
The slate includes two titles from Off the Fence, titled Jaguar Journals and Enchanted Forest.
Neshama inks first-look deal with writer Abdul Malik
EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto prodco has optioned Malik’s scripted series Bruiser as part of the deal as it expands its series slate.
Thunderbird hires Netflix exec to lead L.A. scripted hub
Hillary Zwick Turner has been named SVP, scripted content as Thunderbird builds up its premium film and TV slate.
Seneca College launches film training institute
The Seneca Film Institute has a focus on “innovation in storytelling forms and technologies,” in front of and behind the camera.
How Headspinner Productions is holding onto its IP
The Toronto prodco behind the newly announced Aunty B’s House discusses its strategy, including “digital-first” and “audio-first” approaches.
CSAs ’23: Digital contenders stand out in history-making year
Producers of Fakes, Detention Adventure, and Chateau Laurier discuss the impact the awards have on marketing and pitching a series.
Cossette signs letter of continuance with ACTRA
The agreement will allow the agency to work with unionized performers through the end of the year amid Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings.
Egale asks CRTC to consider removing Fox News in Canada
The non-profit says the potential for segments that encourage anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate means it is in the public interest to hold consultations.
Nelvana teams with Toikido on Piñata Smashlings
The two plan to develop a 2D-animated kids series based on Toikido’s gaming IP that launches on Roblox in June.
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