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Cineplex says revenues approaching pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2022
The national theatre chain reported $228.7 million in revenue during the quarter despite a number of closures and restrictions, with films such as The Batman and Spider-Man: No Way Home driving attendance.
Op-ed: The importance of Bill C-11 and getting it passed quickly
Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv Media Global, writes that Bill C-11 is critical in protecting Canada’s domestic distribution system.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios, Leone Film Group to develop film slate
The companies also plan to produce the slate, based on original Wattpad stories, including the The Bad Boy’s Girl by Blair Holden.
Deals: Super Channel, Corus Studios, Gusto TV, Blue Ant
Super Channel programs more Mystic for Heart & Home and pairs with Flair Airlines, Corus Studios inks development deal with Alexandra Gater, plus more.
Boat Rocker CEO says ‘intrinsic value’ not reflected in share prices
The Toronto-based media company reported an 11% decrease in revenue for Q1 2022, with kids and family profits offsetting losses in television revenue.
In brief: The Rhapsody to world premiere at TJFF
Plus: Justin Ducharme brings Positions to Sundance Institute Native Lab, Oscar-nominated Théodore Ushev is among latest SODEC funding recipients, and more.
CBC, BBC co-commission three original podcasts
The joint initiative by the Canadian and British pubcasters is part of an agreement in 2019 to increase their collaborations.
Tubi takes a ride on Incendo’s Terror Train remake
The companies’ production partnership will see the horror film debut as a Tubi original exclusively in the U.S. this October.
HBO Max kids & family slate includes Canada-Italy copro
Home Sweet Rome from Toronto-based First Generation Films is bound for HBO Max and Cartoon Network next year.
Oxygen slates new series from Lark Productions
Black Widow Murders is among five new series the U.S. true-crime network plans to premiere in fall 2022.
CBC greenlights season two of Race Against the Tide
Hip-hop star Maestro Fresh Wes hosts the second season of the sand sculpting competition series, which has been optioned for adaptations internationally.
Syfy resurrects SurrealEstate for a second season
The Canadian paranormal series is back from the dead after its initial cancellation by the U.S. network last year.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for April 25 to May 1, 2022
Big Brother Canada grabs two spots in the top 30, while Canada’s Got Talent makes the cut.
Jeanne Lam to lead Wattpad, CEO Allen Lau transitions to advisor
After 15 years at the helm, Lau will be executive advisor for Wattpad and digital comic platform Webtoon, while Lam oversees day-to-day operations.
Great Pacific Media forges strategic partnership with Original Content Lab
The partnership with Sean Connolly’s new development hub will see GPM produce its unscripted primetime and kids series for the global market.
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