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Southeastern Manitoba getting $30 million film, TV studio village
Phase one of Jette Studios, owned and operated by Julijette Inc. and Volume Global, is expected to be operational this fall in Niverville, Man.
L.A.-based Keslow Camera to acquire Canada’s Sim Camera
Keslow Camera says the merger, which is expected to close on March 31, “will bring significant benefits to Keslow Camera and Sim’s clients.”
Deals: Boat Rocker, CBC/Radio-Canada, 9 Story, Cineflix Rights
Boat Rocker Rights picks up The Secrets of Friendship, CBC/Radio-Canada expands its Paralympics broadcast deal, plus more.
Charles E. Bastien remembered as ‘a leader’ in Canadian animation
The Emmy-winning animation director died on March 21 and leaves behind a decades-spanning legacy in children’s media.
Regional tax credits, incentives impacted in recent budgets
Governments in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador announced changes to their local tax credits and incentives on Thursday.
Blue Ant International sets 450+ hours of new content for MIPTV
The global distributor’s slate includes Carolyn Taylor-starring figure-skating series I Have Nothing from Toronto-based Catalyst and Blue Ant Studios.
Jim Henson Company, marblemedia partner on neurodiversity series
The prodcos plan to break down stereotypes around mental health with Felix and its neurodiverse cast.
In Brief: William F. White International ups Daniel Braun
Plus, Canadian Film Fest reveals inaugural You-CAN-Pitch participants, Cinespace and York University partner on a production accountant program, and more.
Hot Sheet: Ted Lasso soars to silver for digital originals
Meanwhile, Letterkenny held firm to No. 3 while Netflix’s Shadow and Bone entered the digital originals list at No. 5.
Cineflix Productions developing Bonnie McFarlane comedy
McFarlane serves as the creator and writer for the series You’re Better Than Me, which is based on her memoir.
CBC’s Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch returning, but Strays is not
Other returning comedies include sketch seriesThis Hour Has 22 Minutes and The New Wave of Standup special.
Saskatchewan production grant receives $2 million increase
The Feature Film and Television Production Grant has increased to $12 million for the fiscal year, announced in the province’s 2023-24 budget.
Prime Video opens the taps on The Sticky in Quebec
Production is underway on the maple syrup heist Canadian coproduction, with a cast including EP Jamie Lee Curtis, and Sphere Media among the producers.
WIDC winner Celestine comes to life in Montreal
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Susanne Serres, with two shooting blocks set in March and August.
Quebec budget includes ‘expanded’ role for SODEC
The funder will receive a $200 million envelope, according to the 2023-24 budget, as Télé-Québec also receives additional investment.
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