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Bell Media, Lionsgate developing series with Point Grey Pictures
The scripted series is part of a first-look television deal between Lionsgate and Point Grey, founded by Vancouver’s Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Universal Language makes Oscars shortlist for international feature
Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language is the first Canadian film to make the category shortlist since 2016.
TV Directors of the Year 2024: Tanya Talaga, Courtney Montour
The duo discuss the process of bringing Talaga’s bestselling book The Knowing to the screen.
U.S. streamers can appeal base contributions decision, says court
The Federal Court of Appeal granted appeals from MPA-Canada, Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
Randy Lennox, Fabienne Colas appointed to Order of Canada
A number of screen industry figures were honoured, including Ryan Reynolds, Maureen Jennings and Chloé Sainte-Marie.
WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV channels to IoM Media
The sale is valued at more than $40 million over a four-year period and includes Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV and Télémagino.
French-Language Series of the Year 2024: Survivor Québec
The localized version of the legendary franchise has amassed a dedicated fanbase with the help of strategic programming and promotion from Noovo.
Boat Rocker inks Weather Channel distribution deal
Boat Rocker has acquired the rights outside of the U.S. for 18 series totaling more than 400 hours.
Xavier Brassard-Bédard appointed as CEO of TFO
Brassard-Bédard succeeds Michelle Séguin, who has been CEO since February 2022.
Denis Côté doc among Canadian films to screen at Berlinale
Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s Honey Bunch and Eric San’s animated feature Space Cadet will make their world premieres.
Catherine Tait on industry ‘in crisis,’ her CBC/Radio-Canada legacy
The outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO reflects on her time at the head of the pubcaster and the state of the screen sector.
No additional funds for screen sector in fall fiscal update
Film and TV stakeholders had urged the government to commit to permanent budget increases for Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund in the Fall Economic Statement.
Dealmaker of the Year 2024: 9 Story’s Vince Commisso
The 9 Story president and CEO discusses the synergies created through Scholastic’s $250 million investment.
Bell Media reveals initial lineup for rebranded channels
Great Pacific Media’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on USA Network while Cream Productions’ The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot heads to Oxygen True Crime.
Hot Sheet: Arcane rises in demand through finale
The last three episodes of the series’ second season, based on Riot Games’ League of Legends, released on Nov. 23.
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