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How Hallmark Channel aims to ‘elevate’ its original series
Laurie Ferneau, SVP, original programming, discusses working with Canadian producers and creators on latest originals Ride and The Way Home.
Big Time Decent launches new post facility in Calgary
President and executive producer Matt Shewchuk has also started a new production company with Vancouver-based filmmaker Joy Haskell.
marblemedia promotes Diane Rankin
Rankin becomes EVP, rights and executive producer to enhance the Toronto-based prodco’s revenue growth and increase production output in 2023.
Canadian film, TV stands out in GLAAD Media Awards noms
Over half a dozen Canadian titles earned recognition in 2023, including the film Wildhood, scripted series Sort Of, and multiple children’s programs.
Waterside Studios developing Geek Girl series for Netflix, Corus
The producers of the book series adaptation are RubyRock Pictures and Aircraft Pictures, with Corus’ Waterside Studios as the studio, in collaboration with Nelvana.
Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool readies for major launch
Cronenberg’s third feature makes its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday.
Deals: Stratagem Studios, Crave, Syndicado, Wattpad Webtoon Studios, KO Distribution
Toronto’s Stratagem Studios signs a joint venture with Kleinburg Film Studios, Crave inks deal with Sweden’s Viaplay Group, and more.
Playback’s Director of the Year 2022: Sarah Polley
Polley’s adaptation of Miriam Toews’ Women Talking was the toast of TIFF and is an awards season contender, landing her in Playback’s Best of the Year.
In Brief: Canadian projects selected for Berlinale Series Market, Generation
Plus, Canadians continue to collect honours amid awards season, Adriano Rinaldi joins DNEG as GM of Vancouver studio, and more.
Trish Neufeld’s Dancing with Mom to world premiere at SBIFF
I Like Movies, directed by Chandler Levack, has been selected as the closing film for the Santa Barbara festival.
Hot Sheet: Ginny & Georgia debuts on digital originals top 3
AMC’s The Walking Dead fought its way to the top of the overall TV demand chart for the week of Jan. 9 to 15.
CBC names new CRO and head of Media Solutions division
Hisham Ghostine takes over the role as Donald Lizotte prepares to retire.
Playback’s Executive of the Year 2022: Monika Ille
The APTN CEO wants to keep the network flexible as opportunities emerge for Indigenous-led storytelling.
Sphere hires Sébastien Pigeon for legal affairs, distribution role
As EVP and chief legal and television distribution officer, Pigeon will develop Sphere’s TV distribution strategy and provide expertise on further acquisitions.
The changing deal structures for international coproductions
As streamers ease up on global rights in a tough economy, new copro windows are emerging, making global partnerships more crucial than ever.
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