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Brightlight Pictures elevates Arielle Boisvert to partner
The former VP of production will work with president Shawn Williamson to build the company’s industry relations with studios and networks.
Fabienne Colas Foundation launches Festwave Institute
The national institute offers training and skill building for underserved Black entrepreneurs in the film and television industry.
WIFTV launches free producers program for underrepresented communities
The WIFTV Emerging TV Producers Program aims to assist up to 10 women and gender-diverse TV producers.
BGM hires Kim Bondi as SVP of development
The former EVP of production and programming at Cineflix Productions will oversee BGM’s development strategy, taking over the role from Sean Connolly.
Corus inks deal with Rogers to bring StackTV to Ignite customers
Lifetime has also been added to the roster of available channels on the Corus-owned streaming service.
Knowledge Network sets equity plan in wake of independent audit results
The B.C. public broadcaster allocated the majority of its commissioning and licensing dollars to non-diverse production companies between 2014 and 2021, according to a report from Castlemain Group.
Apple TV+ orders comedy series executive produced by Boat Rocker
Mrs. American Pie stars Kristen Wiig in a story based on a novel by Juliet McDaniel.
Great Pacific Media developing series with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
The Kim’s Convenience star will explore superfans of major franchises as host of Fandemonium.
WildBrain Q2 revenue rises 8% to $153.2 million
A pipeline of premium productions including Sonic Prime and new Peanuts content helped spur the revenue rise in Q2.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Jan. 24 to 30, 2022
Transplant and Murdoch Mysteries make the list while the NFL Playoffs pull in high ratings.
Blue Ant Media launches TotalCrime FAST channel
The catalogue of true crime factual series and documentaries is available on The Roku Channel in the U.S.
Black Screen Office report finds shortfalls in screen representation
The “Being Seen” report explored core themes including missing complexity of storylines and characters, and lack of understanding of the complexity of communities.
TVOKids greenlights new series with disability focus
Riley Rocket from BGM and Oasis Animation features a young superhero who saves the day with her rocket-powered wheelchair.
McGillivray Group signs Trish Stratus in talent development expansion
The company will secure brand and marketing deals and partnerships for its client roster, which also includes interior designer Debra Salmoni of Scott’s Vacation House Rules.
Frappier, Villeneuve, Dale among 2022 Canadian Oscar nominees
National Film Board of Canada co-production Affairs of the Art has also earned a nomination for Best Animated Short.
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