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Nelvana hires former eOne exec for creative role
Jillianne Reinseth will join Vanessa Esteves in overseeing the creative direction of multiple series in production, as well as leading one or two concepts in development.
Canada’s total production volume dipped 5% in 2020/21, FLS held steady: report
The CMPA’s annual Profile report gives a breakdown of the impact of the months-long production shutdowns in the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the discrepancies between the domestic and service sectors.
Genius Brands completes acquisition of Wow! Unlimited
The transaction closure will see Genius Brands bring its animation production from China to Vancouver and Toronto.
CBBC orders eighth season of The Next Step
The new season of the Canadian mockumentary-style kids series, created by Frank van Keeken, has been presold to Corus Entertainment and Australia’s ABC.
Media Ranch forms global distribution partnership with South Africa’s Trace Studios
The deal includes proven reality formats 2 Weddings & A Superstar and Ultimate Braai Master.
Cancon clout: How Canadian TV series are reaching global audiences
Two years into the pandemic, international TV sales may have become more complicated, but Canada is holding its own.
CSAs ’22: Transplant, Scarborough rise to the top with eight awards apiece
Transplant won Best Drama Series, Sort Of took home Best Comedy Series, while Scarborough won Best Motion Picture on the last night of the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSAs ’22: Scarborough wins best first feature, ties overall wins with Night Raiders
Both films walked away with five awards apiece, while All My Puny Sorrows earned two awards during the cinematic awards ceremony.
CSAs ’22: Vince Commisso reflects on past, future with tribute honour
The president and CEO of 9 Story Media Group, who received the Board of Director’s Tribute Award at this week, discusses his ongoing company strategy within the kids content space.
DGC BC members authorize strike with ‘overwhelming’ majority
The vote, which closed Thursday (April 7), resulted in more than 92% of voting members in favour of a strike mandate, with DGC BC stating its goal is to return to the negotiating table.
In brief: Federal budget allocates $50 million to arts, culture, and heritage organizations
Plus: Marcia Douglas becomes key member of CMPA leadership team, Annie Bradley is re-elected as DGC Ontario chair, WIFT Toronto reveals projects for its annual Showcase of short works, and more.
NRK commissions Connect3 Media series on Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen
Buccaneer Media and Redpoint Productions are also producing the series, which is set to go into production for the Norwegian state broadcaster in 2023.
Barry Avrich apologizes for CSAs comment that ‘it doesn’t matter’ who tells Black stories
Several equity seeking organizations sent a letter to the Canadian Academy saying Avrich’s words in his Canadian Screen Awards acceptance speech were “harmful.”
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 28 to April 3, 2022
Bridgerton sweeps Canadians off their feet as the most overall in-demand series.
Corus Studios inks multi-year content agreement with Hulu
The deal will see more than 400 hours of content sold to the U.S. streaming platform, which will support the back half of Corus Entertainment’s fiscal 2022, EVP and CFO John Gossling told investors in a Q2 financial call.
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