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micro_scope acquires rights to Alain Farah novel
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Philippe Falardeau is set to direct and write the screenplay in collaboration with Farah.
Lantos epic Rise of the Raven underway in Hungary
Serendipity Point Films has secured an additional coproducer as production begins for the 10-episode historical series, expected to be one of Central Europe’s largest TV projects.
Telefilm supports 64 small fests via COVID recovery fund
The festivals will receive a total of $725,000 through the Promotion Program, with support for larger film festivals to be announced in early 2023.
Metafilms feature doc launches production in Japan
Mama no himitsu marks the feature directorial debut of Canadian filmmaker Laurence Lévesque.
Mary Harron’s Dalíland to world premiere as TIFF’s closing gala
Canadian filmmaker Mary Harron returns to the festival after her limited series Alias Grace had its debut at TIFF in 2017.
Director April Mullen boards CTV’s Spencer Sisters
Mullen will helm the first two episodes of the procedural series as production begins in Winnipeg.
TIFF Tribute Awards to return as gala fundraiser
The annual awards ceremony was retooled for broadcast on CTV in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roblox to stream Spin Master’s Bakugan: Battle Planet
All 100 episodes of the anime series’ first season will be available to stream on the gaming platform, expanding on last year’s single-ep drop.
Deals: Ashgrove, eOne, Spin Master, ICI Tou.TV
Ashgrove sells remaining international distribution rights to Cardinal XD, eOne renews exclusive deal with Creature Films, plus more.
CMPA petitions Heritage Minister to send back CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal
The petition has been supported by a number of industry orgs, including the Indigenous Screen Office, the Black Screen Office and the Documentary Organization of Canada.
In brief: Blink49 Studios expands L.A.-based scripted team
Plus: RBC unveils a new award for emerging Indigenous filmmakers, and Alanis Obomsawin will world premiere a new film at the International First Peoples Festival.
Hot Sheet: Better Call Saul demand rises
Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to lead overall Canadian demand in its summer streak.
Four participants selected for 2022 Level Up Program
The partnership program between Access Reelworld, Citytv, Shaftesbury, and Pope Productions will give two writers and two directors experience on Hudson & Rex.
HBO Max, Discovery+ merger not planned for Canada
Warner Bros. Discovery intends to consolidate the streaming services in the U.S. market in summer 2023.
Production begins on CBC’s Plan B in Montreal
The English-language version of KOTV’s French-language anthology has also added new cast members and is set for a winter 2023 premiere.
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