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Lumanity, JoBro drama The Boy in the Woods launches at AFM
The drama, which is based on Maxwell Smart’s memoir of the Second World War, is now in production in Northern Ontario.
Deals: PPM, Guru, WildBrain, ComediHa!, Blue Ant, Gusto
Pink Parrot Media is at AFM with new acquisitions 4 Days Before Christmas and Scarygirl, Guru Studio inks a deal for True and the Rainbow Kingdom in China, plus more.
TikTok partners with Cineplex for ‘global first’ big screen debut
The Canadian theatre chain will screen two-minute segments of ad-integrated, curated TikTok content during its pre-show as the platform aims to expand its reach outside of mobile devices.
WIFT Toronto names 2022 Crystal Award winners
Frances-Anne Solomon, Jocelyn Hamilton, and Christa Dickenson are among the five honourees of this year’s Crystal Awards.
Caroline Gaudette to head Canadian Academy Quebec board
The Version 10 founder takes on the role of president while Sphere Media head Bruno Dubé becomes VP, as Sophie Deschênes ends her term as board president.
Nikki Ray Media Agency options Laurie Petrou novel Stargazer
The option is part of the Toronto-based prodco’s growing expansion into scripted content, with multiple projects in development.
Bizable Media elevates Veale, Quinn to VP roles
Lucy Veale and Audrey Quinn join the the consultancy firm’s leadership team as co-founder and co-president Kathy Avrich-Johnson transitions to advisor.
Riceboy Sleeps wins $25,000 WIFF Prize in Canadian Film
The honour from the Windsor International Film Festival adds to a string of awards for Anthony Shim’s Korean immigrant tale.
Wild Media’s The Dogs starts production in Northern Ontario
The film, directed by Valerie Buhagiar, is an adaptation of Allan Stratton’s young adult novel of the same name.
Manitoba to promote local screen sector with L.A. mission
Industry representatives will join Manitoba officials and Indigenous leaders on a mission to coincide with the American Film Market.
Mediation in Rogers-Shaw takeover fails, again
The companies will now have to move to public hearings before the Competition Tribunal.
David Oulton gets series renewal and acquisition with OUTtv
Season five of Face to Face with David and season one of the new roundtable-style talk show Who’s There? will both air in 2023.
Patrick Roy’s Immina Films strikes deal with Les Films Séville
The former Les Films Séville president also revealed the core leadership team at his new distribution company, as well as the first title on its theatrical release slate.
Super Channel greenlights Dane Cook doc
Brace for Impact: The Dane Cook Story will be directed and written by Brett Harvey and executive produced by Cook, Score G Production Films, and Abrupt Films.
In Brief: NBA stars, Wu-Tang rapper board Handle with Care
Plus: Sort Of and Women Talking land Gotham Award noms, Drinkwater and Guitar Lessons rake in audiences, and more.
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