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Canadian distributors suspend business with Russia
Companies such as Blue Ant Media and Gusto Worldwide Media are cutting business ties due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Feb. 14 to 20, 2022
Transplant rises in the ratings while Children Ruin Everything remains in the top 30.
Brunico Communications issues statement in support of Ukraine
Playback‘s parent company says it will temporarily suspend business relations with Russian companies.
Future of Film Showcase reveals new leadership team, programmers, advisory board
The appointments, including co-founder Eric Bizzarri as CEO, come ahead of the short film festival’s ninth edition this summer.
The Sessions Episode 2: Former CRTC leaders on the potential problems with Bill C-11
Konrad von Finckenstein and Peter Menzies discuss the dangers of implementation of the bill as-is, and the role of the CRTC, in this second episode of a new podcast series.
Ukraine 24 appoints VMedia as its official distributor in Canada
Toronto-based VMedia is among several broadcasters who’ve dropped Russian state-owned television network RT from their lineups amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Canadian film community reacts to Oscars telecast category cuts
The Canadian Cinema Editors group is calling on the Academy to reconsider its decision to present several categories before next month’s Oscars broadcast.
Corus to launch Magnolia Network Canada
First launched in the U.S. as a joint venture between Chip and Joanna Gaines and Discovery, Magnolia will serve as a rebrand for Corus’ existing lifestyle channel DIY Network Canada.
CineFAM opens networking database for women of colour creators
The Women of Colour Content Creator Database was launched by CaribbeanTales Media Group’s Frances-Anne Solomon to offer more visibility and resources for women of colour in the screen industry.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Feb. 18 to 24, 2022
Uncharted unseats Spider-Man: No Way Home from the top as the Tom Holland-led films dominate the Canadian box office at No. 1 and 2, respectively.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Feb. 18 to 24, 2022
Nadine Pequeneza’s documentary Last of the Right Whales debuts at No. 1, followed by L’Arracheuse de temps.
Blue Mountain Film Festival announces advisory committee
Daniel Bekerman, Allison Black and Tara Woodbury are among the committee members for the inaugural year of the southern Ontario festival.
Deals: CBC & Radio-Canada Distribution, Spin Master, Citytv
Fridge Wars gets a local German adaptation, Spin Master renews agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, plus more.
CBC renews its freshman comedy slate
Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch and Strays have all been renewed for sophomore seasons.
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