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Viaplay hits the ice with Toronto Maple Leafs series
The limited series was announced as Viaplay launches in Canada with titles such as The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen and Partisan.
Ferne Downey named ACTRA’s 2023 Woman of the Year
The former ACTRA National president has been honoured by the national branch for her contributions to the audiovisual industry.
APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan order Chums
The 3D-animated series from Paxolotl Media and Zoot Pictures is designed to illuminate the connection between Indigenous cultures and the natural world.
CBC creates fully accessible production with latest docuseries
Fenix Film & Television, Small Army Entertainment and CBC discuss how the groundbreaking series Push came together with key creatives from the disability community.
In Brief: Sarah Polley’s Women Talking nabs several honours
Plus: Telefilm’s Talent to Watch program implements a few changes, Frances-Anne Solomon’s CineFam launches training program, and more.
Virtual Production House opens Vancouver location
VPHouse is a subsidiary of Toronto’s The Other End, designed as a cost-effective virtual production offering to indie producers.
Layoffs hit Global News amid ‘cost review’ at Corus
The company says it is looking at all expenses and operations to manage itself during economic uncertainty.
Hallmark Channel renews The Way Home for season two
The multigenerational family drama is produced by Toronto’s Neshama Entertainment in association with MarVista Entertainment.
Blumhouse, Atomic Monster to adapt Canadian horror game
The prodcos are developing a feature-length take on the multiplayer game with Montreal studio Behaviour Interactive.
Nomadic Pictures enters The Thicket with Tubi
The thriller stars Peter Dinklage, who is also a producer on the project, with production underway in Calgary.
TIFF Writers’ Studio lab picks eight participants
The 2023 cohort will go through workshops and mentorship to develop feature-film scripts at TIFF Bell Lightbox next month.
Insight Productions aims for new heights with varied slate
Executives at the Boat Rocker company discuss how the pandemic inspired a strategy and slate that includes scripted miniseries on Greenpeace and Emily Carr.
Kylie Bechberger joins VVS Films to lead theatrical distribution
Bechberger’s remit includes developing a sales strategy for all theatrical releases at the distributor.
Spin Master conjures magical franchise to launch on Netflix
Unicorn Academy joins the company’s entertainment brand portfolio, with a major multi-phase rollout of toys, digital games and licensed products planned through 2025.
Alberta adds $100M to film, TV tax credit
The additional investment over the next three years was announced as part of the province’s 2023 budget.
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