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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.
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.
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