CRTC authorizes distribution for indie streamer Stageview.TV

The company is now in advanced discussions with “major Canadian BDUs,” according to CEO Craig Thompson.

Crave slates true-crime docuseries Mafia: Most Wanted

The 3 x 60-minute series will offer insight into the Italian organized crime syndicate known as the ‘Ndrangheta.

Canada Council names Cheryl Hickman as next board chair

The opera company founder’s five-year term in the post begins in July.

How potential CBC changes could impact the industry

The Canadian screen industry has reacted positively to the Heritage Minister’s CBC proposal, although its implementation remains in question.

JFE Distribution makes first sale post-rebrand

The sale follows Just For Entertainment Distribution’s rebrand earlier this month from Amuz Distribution.

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Hot Sheet: Cobra Kai punches up demand with finale’s release

The karate drama landed behind Prime Video’s Invincible on the digital originals chart.

Lloyd Wong, Unfinished wins short film Golden Bear in Berlin

The documentary from Lesley Loksi Chan also won the Teddy Award for Best Short Film at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Blue Ant acquires distribution rights for nine Red Bull titles

The sports and adventure documentary acquisitions include one series and eight films from the Salzburg-based studio.

Canadians streamlining SVOD subs, says report

The new data shows that nearly three in 10 Canadian households depend only on online content sources.

Deals: Cineflix, Raven Banner, GRB Media Ranch, Fremantle

Cineflix Rights acquires worldwide distribution for a Nordic crime drama, Raven Banner acquires worldwide sales and distribution rights to a U.S. horror comedy, and more.

Go Button Media’s The Animal Within greenlit for second season

The greenlight represents the second of six series Go Button will deliver to partners Autentic and Super Channel.

Graham Greene, Patrick Huard among 2025 NFB laureates

The awards will be presented June 14 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

Thunderbird reports increased revenue for fiscal Q2

During the quarter, Thunderbird had 14 programs in service production, which it attributed to the positive growth.

Heritage Minister proposes CBC funding hike, ad policy changes

The Minister of Canadian Heritage also announced that she will not be running in the next election.

Creative BC unveils RIFF Program grant recipients

The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program is offering early development grants to 13 filmmakers.