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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.
Broadcasters pull Russian state-owned TV network
The removal of RT comes after Canada’s heritage minister expressed concerns about the presence of the Russian station in Canada amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Telefilm, Rolling Green partner on film carbon footprint study
The case study will track a major Quebec feature film through its production process to collect data on priorities for sustainable practices in the audiovisual industry.
Aircraft, WexWorks prep the Popularity Papers for YTV
The adaptation of the popular book series by American author Amy Ignatow is co-created by Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin.
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