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CBC appoints Leaticia Kaggwa as environmental sustainability lead
The newly created role will support CBC productions in their use of a carbon calculator known as “albert.”
VFX studio DNEG merging with Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp.
The deal between DNEG, which has operations in three Canadian cities, and Sports Ventures has a combined merger value of approximately US$1.7 billion.
Black Screen Office adds four to board of directors
The new board members include Nick Davis, CBC’s executive director of equity and inclusion.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Jan. 10 to 16, 2022
Transplant and Hudson & Rex each pull in one million viewers, while two CBC titles crack the top 30.
Toronto’s The Other End launches virtual production subsidiary
Virtual Production House will operate two studios in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as offering end-to-end services for indie film and TV projects.
CBC commissions doc series on 1972 Canada/Russia hockey showdown
Summit 72 (working title) is set to premiere in the fall with support from Team Canada players.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Jan. 14 to 20, 2022
Spider-Man: No Way Home edges out Scream to remain at the top of the Canadian box office.
9 Story expands franchise division with new hire
Former Sony exec Katrina Hitz-Tough has been appointed SVP of franchise strategy and marketing, a freshly minted role.
WildBrain, iQiyi partner on new series from Keith Chapman
Jonny Jetboy, from the creator behind PAW Patrol and Bob The Builder, will be produced by China’s iQiyi in collaboration with WildBrain, tapping into the company’s global distribution and licensing expertise.
Netflix stock slides after streaming giant misses subscriber goal for Q4
The streaming giant also has a weaker forecast for subscriber adds for the first quarter of 2022.
UBCP/ACTRA urges reform for child performer income regulations in B.C.
ACTRA’s B.C. arm is soliciting signatures and calling for new regulations for child performers and their future investments.
Canadian producers at Sundance talk sales hopes and virtual pivot
The producers behind the documentary Framing Agnes and comedy Babysitter weigh the pros and cons of losing in-person screenings at the U.S. film festival.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Disclosing my Disability
Op-Ed: Thomas Conway (pictured) on the need for a safe and understanding space for writers to comfortably and confidently disclose their disabilities.
Transatlantic Agency forms Media & TV Film Division
The Toronto-based literary management company is also developing a boutique client list of screenwriters.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Jan. 10 to 16, 2022
Netflix’s Cobra Kai continues to lead Canadian demand, with The Witcher and The Book of Boba Fett coming in at No. 2 and 3, respectively, on the digital originals chart.
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