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OUTtv commissions second season of Hot Haus
The reality series, produced by Daddy TV, sees competitors vying for cash and the title of Queer Sex Symbol.
Guru Studio invests in people and culture strategy
The Toronto animation company has promoted Babita Jassal to VP of people and culture as it aims to boost its staff levels among its 2D and 3D-animated projects.
Canadian copros among 20 projects in Hot Docs Forum
Matabeleland, about a migrant truck driver, and an untitled labour union doc are in the international financing event.
CRTC removes RT and RT France from Canadian airwaves
The CRTC says distribution of the Russian state-owned TV network is “not in the public interest” amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hulu and Prime Video sink teeth into GPM’s Reginald the Vampire
The streamers have picked up the Great Pacific Media series, for which Cineflix Studios has signed on as the exclusive global representative.
Several Canadian shorts set for Annecy International Animation Film Festival
The NFB’s The Flying Sailor is among the projects in competition at the French festival running in June.
Splitting hairs: The screen industry’s unequal treatment of Black actors
Joan Jenkinson, executive director of the Black Screen Office, pens this op-ed about the inequities Black performers face in hair and makeup departments on sets.
Diana Sanchez to co-lead programming at Blue Mountain Film Festival
The former senior director, film at TIFF will work with Helen du Toit for the inaugural June film festival at Blue Mountain Village.
BBTV hires former Jellysmack exec as senior VP, creator partnerships
Erich Lochner is among several recent key appointments at the media and tech company as it expands its “growth and revenue across strategic platforms.”
Boat Rocker secures global deals for unscripted lifestyle titles
The media company has sold Mary Makes it Easy to Food Network in the U.S., as well as channels in Europe and Asia, as part of its latest deals push.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Feb. 28 to March 6, 2022
Transplant and Big Brother Canada make the list, led by 9-1-1: Lone Star.
The Sessions Episode 4: Diversity, representation and the Online Streaming Act
In this fourth episode of a new podcast series, Joan Jenkinson of the Black Screen Office and Jesse Wente of the Indigenous Screen Office discuss Bill C-11’s efforts to remove systemic barriers.
Prime Video is bringing LOL: Last One Laughing to Quebec
Amazon has greenlit a Montreal-shot version of the hit comedy franchise with host Patrick Huard after launching LOL: Last One Laughing Canada.
Barry Avrich film about a Toronto swindler to premiere at Hot Docs
The Talented Mr. Rosenberg is among the Special Presentation films in the festival running April 28 to May 8.
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