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Prime Video announces The Kids in the Hall docuseries
The Blue Ant-produced project is in addition to Prime Video’s upcoming The Kids in the Hall sketch show revival.
Supporters and critics weigh in on Online Streaming Act
Industry organizations have applauded the renewed effort to modernize the Broadcasting Act, while critics question if the updated bill closes any loopholes on regulating user-generated content on social media.
Blue Ant Media greenlights two originals and four renewals
The Toronto-based producer, distributor and channel operator has announced its Canadian originals lineup for specialty TV platforms Cottage Life, T+E and Love Nature.
Telefilm Canada launches eco-responsibility action plan
The first phase involves seven action points covering organizational, production and planning areas.
Minister Rodriguez tables Bill C-11 to amend Broadcasting Act
The new bill has clarified its stance on the regulation of user-generated content as part of its update from the previous Bill C-10.
Marla Boltman appointed executive director of FRIENDS
Boltman, former senior VP of business affairs and operations at Halfire Entertainment, joins FRIENDS “at a critical time for the country’s cultural media policy.”
Emily Hampshire, Jonas Chernick to EP and star in Vortex rom-com
The End of Sex, which recently wrapped in Hamilton, Ont., is directed by Sean Garrity.
FilmPEI appoints new executive director
CION’s Rob Riselli will join the Prince Edward Island organization effective April 4.
Cream Productions expands development team with new hires
Sahba Li and Jane Churchill-Smith will work with VP of development James Farr to expand the company’s premium slate.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Jan. 17 to 23, 2022
Hudson & Rex, Son of a Critch and Murdoch Mysteries crack the top 30.
Ellis Jacob joins Boat Rocker board
Boat Rocker says the president and CEO of Cineplex will be an “invaluable” board member as the company executes on its growth strategy.
Quebec remake set for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
Quebecor Content has acquired the adaptation rights to the hit reality survival series.
Bell files complaint against Videotron to CRTC
The company alleges that Videotron has given itself “de facto exclusivity” on streaming service Vrai by making it cheaper and more accessible to its own subscribers.
Global picks up The Thing About Pam and How We Roll
The Thing About Pam, based on a real-life crime, stars Renee Zellweger in her broadcast TV debut.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Jan. 21 to 27, 2022
Spider-Man: No Way Home keeps Scream and Sing 2 at bay for another week at the Canadian box office.
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