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Quebec comedy 23 décembre hits box office milestone
The ensemble comedy is now the highest-earning Quebec film at the box office since 2019, according to distributor Immina Films.
Deals: Cineflix Rights, TSN, Paramount+, Spin Master
Cineflix Rights acquires global rights to U.K. unscripted format, Bell Media’s sports network builds up its streaming assets for the launch of TSN+, plus more.
David Gale elected to second term as ACTRA Toronto president
The veteran performer who hails from Winnipeg will serve a second two-year term.
Lagging ad demand hits Corus’ revenue again in Q1
Corus said it remains optimistic due to positive signs from its streaming and advanced advertising investments.
CMF unveils more than $23M in funding to digital series, projects
Production funding was provided for short-form series such as CBC Gem’s Zarqa and Bell Fibe TV’s The Missus Downstairs.
Hot Sheet: Yellowstone cracks overall TV demand top five
Paramount+’s Tulsa King climbed to No. 6 on the digital originals chart for the week of Jan. 2 to 8.
In Brief: CMF announces EMF Doc Toolbox Programme participants
Plus, awards season picks up, with Sarah Polley’s Women Talking snagging additional nominations, and DGC members among guild nominees.
Hot Docs, Netflix launch incubator program
The Hot Docs Incubator program will provide mid-career documentary filmmakers with market training and support for a feature-length project.
Ally Pankiw, Molly McGlynn features bound for SXSW
Pankiw’s I Used To Be Funny and McGlynn’s Bloody Hell are among the Canadian projects that will have their world premiere at the festival.
Blue Ant Media elevates global media execs in originals push
Among the promotions is Love Nature global general manager Carlyn Staudt, who takes on the additional role of head of commissioning, global media.
Blue Ant International pacts with Ukraine war docuseries producers
Citizens at War: A Year in Ukraine is an Australian/Ukrainian/British copro docuseries slated for release in February.
CRTC to ‘hit the ground running’ once Bill C-11 is passed
Commissioner Joanne Levy said the industry must prepare for public consultations once the bill receives royal assent, in a speech at On Screen Manitoba’s All Access.
Producer Ryan Singh, former MP collaborate on documentary
Ray of Hope will be directed by Singh and filmed in Canada, France, Switzerland and Sri Lanka.
Scott Brothers Entertainment set ‘to make some big moves’
Co-founders Drew and Jonathan Scott, and development executive Josie Crimi, outline the company’s goals for expansion in 2023.
TFCA announces 26th annual award winners and nominees
The winner of the Rogers Best Canadian Feature Award will be named at the awards gala on March 6 in Toronto.
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