Thunderbird sees significant YoY revenue boost in Q3

The larger revenue was attributed to an increase in service production.

Shaftesbury promotes Iain Christiansen to VP role

Christiansen succeeds Dylen Postnikoff, who first joined the company in February 2019.

Steven Guilbeault continues as Culture Minister

Guilbeault was the Minister of Canadian Heritage from November 2019 to October 2021 under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Blink49 forms joint venture with Frequency Films

News of the joint venture came the same day the Toronto-based studio received the greenlight on an untitled Prime Video docuseries executive produced with Serena Williams.

Black Fawn launches international sales arm

The new arm of the Guelph, Ont.-based boutique outlet is coming to Cannes Marché du Film with two titles in its inaugural slate.

Saints and Warriors among DOXA 2025 winners

Patrick Shannon’s film received the Colin Low Award for Best Director.

Titan1Studios sets heist thriller series Sideshow

Sachin Sahel and Brady Roberts have partnered with Titan1Studios for the series’ development.

Global petition launched in support of audiovisual sector

The CMPA is among Canadian signatories urging support and protection for the global screen industry.

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Hot Sheet: You demand leaps the week after its season five release

The Netflix thriller was followed by Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel and Disney+’s Andor.

Photo gallery: 2025 Vancouver Scripted Summit

The annual event hosted by the Pacific Screenwriting Program took place on April 24.

Creative BC allocates $1.4M across 11 projects via Production Program

The program offers grants between $20,000 and $200,000.

A&E greenlights Yap, C3 docuseries

The series delves into the history of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, a legal brothel in Nevada.

Cineplex sees YoY revenue decrease in Q1 2025

The company saw an 18.5% decrease in box office revenues for the quarter, attributed to a weaker film slate from the same period the year prior.

Deals: The Queen of My Dreams, Yippee TV, Atomic, Fubo, ATN

The Queen of My Dreams secures a U.S. theatrical release, U.S. streamer Yippee TV acquires the second season of Turtlebox Productions’ Mini Explorers!, and more.

Quebecor CEO calls for action to support broadcasters in Q1 call

The Quebecor president and CEO, Pierre Karl Péladeau, discussed contributions from foreign online services and eliminating advertising for CBC/Radio-Canada.