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Former Pixar story manager to develop Titan1Studios’ comic series
The Toronto-based production house also hired Wes Ambrecht as its new head of studio partnerships for film, TV, and gaming.
Corus sets primetime, specialty lineup for 2022-23 season
Global adds scripted dramas Monarch and So Help Me Todd to round out its slate of fan-favourite franchises FBI, NCIS and Survivor.
Molly McGlynn rolls on coming-of-age ‘traumedy’ Bloody Hell
Produced by Jennifer Weiss’ newly launched banner, the feature is now filming in Sudbury and is based on McGlynn’s own experience of being diagnosed with MRKH syndrome as a teen.
Banijay options Arnold the Super-Ish Hero from Kids Can Press
The humorous picture book about an unconventional superhero, published by Kids Can Press, is on deck to be developed into a preschool series.
CBC, HBO Max comedy Sort Of wins Peabody Award
The Sphere Media-produced comedy, co-created by Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo, joins fellow Peabody winners Hacks, Reservation Dogs and Dopesick.
Hot Sheet: Gabor earns highest average gross for Canadian film in debut
David Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future grossed approximately $25,000 in advance screenings ahead of its June 3 release date.
OUTtv picks up scripted slasher comedy Sloppy Jones
The LGBTQ+ specialty network and streamer has also picked up docu-reality series X-Rated: NYC.
Heritage Minister defends Bill C-11 to standing committee
Minister Pablo Rodriguez reiterated that the Online Streaming Act will regulate platforms, not users, with the Department of Canadian Heritage revealing that the bill may generate $1 billion annually for the creative sector.
NSI, Shine Network launch cultural competency course
The free course, titled PACT, will include cultural humility and competency training for non-Indigenous people in the film and TV sector.
TIFF senior Canadian programmer to retire after 25 years
Steve Gravestock, who oversaw domestic film programming initiatives such as Canada’s Top Ten, plans to leave at the end of the year.
Saloon Media ups Nick Crowe to head unscripted development
The Blue Ant Media-owned prodco has also hired Tara Elwood as a full-time production executive as it expands its unscripted portfolio.
Citytv adds buddy detective procedural Wong & Winchester
The female-driven series from Montreal-based Pixcom joins returning originals Hudson & Rex, Bachelor in Paradise Canada and Canada’s Got Talent.
WGC, CMPA ratify Independent Production Agreement
The 18-month extension includes an increase for minimum script fees and budget thresholds under the Low-Budget Television Production Incentive.
Deals: Kino Lorber, UP Faith & Family, Cineflix Rights, Hulu
Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to Framing Agnes, UP Faith & Family has picked up season two of Hudson & Rex, plus more.
Blue Ant International acquires Drive Media Rights
The deal will see the Blue Ant Media-owned distributor acquire Drive Media Rights’ more than 900-hour content library.
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