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.

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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.

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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.

Corus Entertainment acquires majority stake in Aircraft Pictures

The investment will allow the Toronto-based prodco to enhance its development and production capacity and helps Corus build on its kids and family growth strategy.

Cineplex files cross-appeal in Cineworld court battle

The Canadian theatre chain is seeking “alternative” damages if the appeals court rules that the damages awarded in the Dec. 14 ruling was incorrect.

Blue Ant Media exceeds gender parity target for 2021

Blue Ant original Canadian productions that exceeded the target include Hotel Paranormal and Haunted Hospitals.