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BuzzFeed inks first-look deal with Frederator Network
The deal gives Frederator the first right to develop and produce longform series based on BuzzFeed Animation Lab’s original digital properties.
Sphere Films acquires Toopy and Binoo the Movie
The distributor will release the Echo Media-produced children’s animated feature in theatres in August.
Crave, CBC, levelFILM board queer drama Backspot
Director D.W. Waterson and star Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs are among the producers, with Elliot Page attached as an executive producer.
NATPE Budapest dates move up by one week
The European marketplace will mark the first NATPE event to take place following its acquisition by Brunico Communications.
FilmOntario study measures benefits of provincial tax credits
Ontario’s production sector grew by approximately 70% between 2012 to 2019, according to the findings.
BANFF’s ISS pitch forum adds documentary, unscripted genres
The Indigenous Screen Summit program, in partnership with the ISO and CMF, also accepts pitches in scripted drama and comedy.
Indiecan Entertainment launches international sales division
Founder Avi Federgreen will launch the division’s initial sales slate at the European Film Market in Berlin.
TIFF appoints Kennisha Archer as DEI lead
In her newly created position, Archer will report to Marsha John-Greenwood, VP, people and culture, TIFF.
Nelvana elevates Athena Georgaklis to oversee production
The promotion comes as Nelvana is named coproducer with Mattel on a new animated series from the Barney franchise.
CBC Kids greenlights more Jeremy and Jazzy
The music-centric series from Vérité Films has been renewed in the wake of its debut on Tiny Pop in the U.K. and ahead of a first wave of ancillary products.
Makers to traverse the globe for The Blind Couple From Mali
Principal photography is set for several countries for the feature-length doc about married musical duo Amadou & Mariam.
APTN acquires docuseries on history of treaty signings
Production on Treaty Road began in October 2022 and will wrap in March.
Deals: eOne, Crave, Sinking Ship Entertainment, Boat Rocker
Entertainment One has landed international distribution rights to Australian pop-group drama Paper Dolls, Crave acquires drama series The Congregation, and more.
Little Bird flies to Series Mania for world premiere
The limited drama from Crave and APTN lumi will compete in the International Panorama section alongside fellow Crave series Désobéir: Le choix de Chantale Daigle.
Kavalry Productions partners with Wind Sun Sky on Bhalla
The Canadian companies will develop the Kavalry original adult animated comedy series, about a basketball-loving Indian teen living in a racially diverse suburb.
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