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Deals: WFW, Bell Media, Super Channel, Nelvana
William F. White International sets an exclusive partnership with Winnipeg’s Big Sky Studios, Bell Media and Super Channel announce content acquisitions and sales, plus more.
Telefilm unveils 2022/23 cohort for relaunched Talent to Watch
The funder has selected 16 films to share a total funding of $3.5 million from the Talent Fund.
Bunbury Films rolling on fiction feature L’Ouragan F.Y.T.
The French-language feature from director Ara Ball is in production through Dec. 1 in Montreal.
Faran Moradi wins $60K pitch prize at Forest City Film Festival
The festival, which featured over 80 films from Oct. 15 to 23, also marked its final day with an awards ceremony.
WFF sets Power Pitch, Doc Lab, Indigenous fellowship cohorts
The Whistler Film Festival has facilitated 10 talent programs overall in 2022, with 54 participants in total.
CMPA, DGC reach terms for three-year agreement
The terms of new Standard Agreement must still be ratified by CMPA and DGC members.
Run the Burbs starts shooting season two in and around Toronto
Anthony Q. Farrell joins the Pier 21 Films-produced CBC comedy as executive producer and showrunner for this season, slated to premiere in winter 2023.
Thunderbird talent investment offsets revenue increase in 2022
The Vancouver company reported $149 million in revenue for the fiscal year as it looks to properties such as Princess Power and Reginald the Vampire to propel profits in the next two years.
David Suzuki to retire from The Nature of Things in spring
CBC says it will confirm plans for a replacement for the longtime host and environmentalist in the coming weeks.
In Brief: Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival reveals 2022 lineup
Plus: Anishinaabe filmmaker receives Netflix Canada $25,000 development grant, and Big Bad Boo Studios’ animated series wins MIPJUNIOR project pitch kids competition.
Lagging ad demand hits Corus Entertainment’s Q4 earnings
President and CEO Doug Murphy attributed the decline to an “uncertain macroeconomic environment,” but highlighted the potential for its multi-platform TV strategy heading into the next fiscal year.
Hot Sheet: She-Hulk demand rises for season finale
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season finale also saw increased demand for the week of Oct. 10 to 16.
Telefilm support comes to $136.8M for fiscal 2021/22
The funder’s annual report shows the impact of increased federal support on its Production Program, as well as new statistics from its equity and inclusion initiatives.
Saskatchewan government tops up production grant investment
The additional $7.5 million brings the grant’s total budget to $17.5 million for the fiscal year.
Halifax’s Fine Devils Films acquires rights to Annaka novel
Andre Fenton wrote the YA novel and will also pen the screenplay, while Cory Bowles and Aaron Horton produce.
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