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CRTC updates local news fund amid streamer appeal
The Commission added changes to the Independent Local News Fund on June 9, the same day foreign streamers argued against supporting it at the Federal Court of Appeal.
Canadian media orgs sign shared statement of values
CBC, Bell Media and the Canada Media Fund are among the more than 75 signatories supporting values around equity and inclusion.
Deals: Paramount+, Cineflix Rights, Sphere Abacus, Sinking Ship
Paramount+ in Canada acquires The Pink Pill as an original documentary, Cineflix Rights closes multiple deals for its factual content, and more.
Paramount+ greenlights Forté Entertainment’s Eva LaRue doc
Commissioned for Paramount’s See It Now Studios, the doc has been picked up by Hearst U.K. and Bell Media for its Oxygen True Crime channel.
Hot Sheet: The Handmaid’s Tale tops digital demand after finale
Netflix’s Stranger Things moved up in demand following the announcement of its final season premiere date.
Bell Media to make strategic investment in Blink49 Studios
The deal includes a production and distribution partnership and is expected to close in the fall.
BANFF ’25: Netflix seeks Canada’s Adolescence in scripted pitches
Day one of the Banff World Media Festival saw CBC’s content executives discuss their scripted and unscripted wishlists, while TVO execs spoke to their kids strategy.
In Brief: Cjay Boisclair wins 2025 WIDC Advantage Award
WIFT+ Toronto and its foundation welcome new board members, the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival announces executive changes, and more.
Toronto distributor levelFILM shuts down operations
EXCLUSIVE: The independent distributor cited market realities beyond its control for the reasoning behind the decision.
Canadian debuts in the spotlight at Fantasia 2025
The first features from filmmakers Simon Glassman, Ava Maria Safai and Jean-Pierre Bergeron are among the projects world premiering at the Quebec festival.
Upfronts ’25: Bell Media expands Crave amid subscriber growth
Bell Media is evolving its strategy behind the streamer, from new commissions to expanding its content portfolio.
Quebecor Fund supports prodcos with more than $2.1M
The funding was awarded under the Television Production Assistance Program.
CMPA introduces new television-focused Indiescreen accolade
The TV Producer Indiescreen Award includes a $20,000 prize.
Julian Carrington appointed DOC executive director
Carrington replaces Sarah Spring, who left the role on March 14.
Reeb out at Corus, Gossling appointed CEO
Co-CEO Troy Reeb has stepped down and John Gossling will take on sole stewardship of the Canadian media company with additional executive moves announced.
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