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Behind Blink Studios’ creator-first strategy in Canada
CEO John Morayniss and EVP, global scripted, Carolyn Newman share the company’s creative and strategic vision following its launch this month.
Rogers tells CRTC Shaw deal is necessary to compete with global streamers
The company also said the acquisition will help build Citytv in Western news markets and invest in more coverage of Indigenous communities.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2021: Rob Michaels
PRESENTED BY CBC: The Iraqi-Canadian writer and creator has been rapidly rising behind the scenes. Now, Michaels is setting his sights on increasing Middle Eastern representation in Canadian TV.
Canadian pubcasters order Galapagos X
TVOKids, SRC Radio-Canada, Knowledge Kids and TFO have all commissioned Big Bad Boo Studios’ new climate change kids show.
Netflix takes a slice of Strawberry Shortcake
Berry in the Big City is headed to the SVOD next year, with WildBrain also inking new licensing deals for both the refreshed and classic versions of the brand.
Corus Entertainment hires first sustainability lead
Sheila Ritson-Bennett will help lead the broadcaster’s environment and sustainability efforts as the screen industry continues its push for greener practices.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Nov. 12 to 18, 2021
Catherine Therrien’s Une révision stays at No. 1, while Paul Tom’s documentary Alone (Seuls), which is self-distributed by prodco Picbois Productions, debuts at No. 4.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Nov. 12 to 18, 2021
Marvel’s Eternals holds the No. 1 spot, followed by Clifford the Big Red Dog and No Time to Die.
Telefilm appoints new national director of feature film
Mehernaz Lentin joins Telefilm for a five-year term, after serving as CBC Films senior director since 2017.
Netflix to acquire Scanline VFX
The VFX studio has approximately 600 employees in Canada between its Vancouver and Montreal studios.
Blink Studios adds to creative team
Former Sphere Media colleagues Carolyn Newman and Virginia Rankin join forces again at the full-service content studio backed by Endeavor Content.
Oya Media Group celebrated for entrepreneurship, paying it forward
The founders focus on lifting up other Black-owned businesses while looking for partners to grow their own award-winning prodco.
Deals: Bron, Creepy Bits, WildBrain, Sinking Ship
AMC+ acquires That Dirty Black Bag while Bloody Disgusting TV gets Creepy Bits, plus more.
CMF’s chief strategy officer departs
Kelly Wilhelm became CMF’s first chief strategy officer in 2019 to help guide the organization into the future.
Great Pacific Media signs Peyton to docuseries
No timetable has been set, but the San Andreas director will work with renowned U.S. scientist Michio Kaku, who brings her expertise to narrate and consult on the series.
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