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Photo gallery: Consulate General of Canada’s Oscars reception
Canadian Oscar nominees and other notables gathered at the official residence of the Consulate General of Canada to the United States in Los Angeles on March 9.
Bloomberg orders unscripted Canada/U.K. copro
An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet is coproduced by Toronto’s Cream Productions and Wildfire Television.
Julie Roy appointed executive director, CEO of Telefilm Canada
The NFB senior leader takes the reins from Francesca Accinelli, who was serving as interim head after Christa Dickenson’s departure last September.
CBC renews Juno Awards broadcast deal for five years
The extended deal with CARAS will see CBC broadcast the annual Canadian music awards into 2028.
The CW’s Brad Schwartz looks north for network’s future
The exec says the network is looking for opportunities with Canadian partners as it rebrands post-Nexstar acquisition.
TIFF taps Norm Wilner as acting lead programmer for Canada
Wilner first joined the Toronto International Film Festival’s programming team in 2022.
Frances-Anne Solomon fixes lens on Denham Jolly
The CaribbeanTales Media Group founder is directing the web series Garvey’s Ghost, about the Jamaican-Canadian entrepreneur, and plans to shoot a film on him.
Deals: Sinking Ship, OUTtv, Blue Ant Media
CBC Gem acquires early seasons of Odd Squad among raft of Sinking Ship sales, plus OUTtv and Blue Ant Media launch new channels internationally.
Prime Video’s Three Pines not returning for second season
The Quebec-shot series has not been renewed for an additional season following its premiere in late 2022.
BANFF names 2023 Diversity of Voices participants
The program, now in its fifth year, offers emerging and established professionals from underrepresented communities with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Quebec animation Katak swims to $1 million in Canada
Katak, the Brave Beluga has grossed nearly $1.2 million since its theatrical release on Feb. 24.
Hot Sheet: The Mandalorian blasts into top two for overall demand
Meanwhile, Crave’s Star Trek: Picard placed at No. 2 and No. 5 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
In Brief: Three new faces join PSP board
Plus, Kari Skogland rolls on Wind River sequel in Calgary, and Canadian features score big wins across Quebec film festivals.
Shaftesbury hires Chris Farrer as VP, creative and coproductions
The U.K.-based exec replaces Alexandra Finlay, who joined A+E Networks earlier this year.
WIDC selects spring/summer 2023 CAM participants
The Career Advancement Module sessions will run March through July, coinciding with the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival and Female Eye Film Festival.
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