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Scott McGillivray’s MEM taps Nanci MacLean as COO
The former Bell Media and MBSE exec will aid the Canada’s Got Talent prodco in its expansion as its first chief operating officer.
Hulu picks up U.S. rights to Overlord and the Underwoods
The marblemedia and Cloudco-produced sitcom is bound for Hulu this summer after being jointly co-commissioned last year by CBC, Nickelodeon International, ITV and BYUtv.
Star-maker says so long: talent agent Michael Oscars retires
Oscars reflects on his illustrious 50-year career working with stars including Victor Garber and Andrea Martin, and looks ahead to the industry’s future.
Amazon Studios hires Beth Iley as senior scripted development exec
The former director of development for New Metric Media will work with the Canadian originals team to source and develop scripts for Prime Video.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 11 to 17, 2022
Our Flag Means Death continues to blow its competition out of the water to lead the digital originals list, followed by Moon Knight.
Reelworld Black Entrepreneurs Program announces first cohort
The program from the Reelworld Screen Institute will see casting directors, agents, managers and film producers training over the next eight months.
BANFF unveils Diversity of Voices Pitch Program participants
The Banff World Media Festival will welcome 100 Black, Indigenous and people of colour creatives through the Diversity of Voices program, with 25 set to take part in the initiative’s pitch program.
Deals: The Roku Channel, From the Vine, East Side Games, Blue Ant
The Roku Channel picks up season two of Children Ruin Everything, From the Vine sells to A Contracorriente Films, plus more.
Telefilm to create Authentic Storytelling subcommittee
The funder has also shared a public statement to “oppose the harmful comment that was made during Canadian Screen Week.”
Christa Dickenson to depart Telefilm after four years
The Telefilm board of directors will begin a search for the next CEO and executive director ahead of Dickenson’s departure on Sept. 9.
Blue Ant Studios strikes first-look deal with Emmy winner Lisa Cortes
The Blue Ant Media production arm is already in collaboration with Cortes and her banner Cortes Filmworks on scripted and unscripted projects.
In brief: Boat Rocker co-developing series based on Erik McCurdy comic
Plus: Cedar Island Films options A Good War, WGC Screenwriting Awards names special honours recipients, Prends ça court! sets new Denis Villeneuve prize, and more.
CBC/Radio-Canada announces engagement sessions with Indigenous communities
The pubcaster will hold 20 sessions from April 26 to Sept. 27 across the country with the goal of better representing and reflecting the needs, interests and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
TIFF boosts senior team, including Canadian Academy CEO Beth Janson as COO
The Toronto International Film Festival organization has also appointed Anita Lee of the NFB as chief programming officer and Laura Ryan as chief of staff.
Apple TV+ orders Sago Mini Friends from Spin Master
The streamer is adding an animated preschool series based on the popular and lucrative app to its growing kids originals lineup.
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