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Antica launches podcasts with an eye on adaptation
Antica Productions president Stuart Coxe discusses how podcasting can be a bridge between international content distributors of varying scale.
In Brief: Factory Film Studio promotes Dru Viergever
Plus: Alanis Obomsawin will be honoured with the Edward MacDowell Medal, several Canadian shorts head to Annecy, and more.
Antonia Gutierrez joins Wind Sun Sky Entertainment
The former Nickelodeon animation manager will oversee development as the studio gears up for content growth and a push into the U.S.
Elemental Post launches full-service studio in Vancouver
The boutique facility offers colour, sound and finishing services, as well as a 4K theatre.
Hot Sheet: The Mandalorian tops digital, overall demand charts
Meanwhile, Showtime’s Yellowjackets and HBO’s Succession rocketed up the digital originals charts.
Connie Cocchia on casting authentically for her first feature
The filmmaker discusses the process of casting an actor on the autism spectrum for her Vancouver film When Time Got Louder.
Sphere Media signs development deal with Mark McKinney
The partnership will see The Kids in the Hall legend develop, star and exec produce his own unscripted series.
Deals: Blue Ant Media, Media Ranch, Off The Fence, Lost Jen
Blue Ant expands Love Nature and Drag Race Universe channels, Media Ranch sells Watch! format to MGM Alternative, plus more.
Guru Studio in development on animated cheerleading series
Talent agency Foundation Media Partners and cheerleading company Varsity Spirit are teaming up with Guru to develop Spirits of Ridgeway High.
Photo gallery: Netflix Canada office opening reception
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and many homegrown stars were among those who attended the event in Toronto.
CBC Kids greenlights preschool series Aunty B’s House
The 20 x 7-minute series is created by Khalilah Brooks, based on her lived experience in Canada’s foster care system.
Ben Immanuel readies final shoot of pandemic-era feature
Have Hope Yo! first went to camera in Vancouver in October 2020, with the final block to begin filming later this month.
Scott McGillivray’s MEM bolsters management team
The company has hired key operations and producing roles as it eyes growth opportunities in 2023.
CBC/Radio-Canada gets Spellbound with latest acquisition
The live action tween series, starring Canadian actor Hailey Romain, will debut on CBC Gem and Ici Tou.TV in the 2023-24 broadcast season.
WGC reports increase in diverse members in 2021
The guild said 59% of new members identified as diverse, but warns of a declining volume of Canadian content and opportunities for senior roles.
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