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Rogers, Corus in dispute over channel packaging, realignment
Rogers has filed to appeal a decision from the CRTC to prevent it from moving Corus channels Home and Flavour.
Happy holidays from Playback
We’ve compiled a list of our most-read stories to catch up on while we’re on break until Jan. 6, 2025.
Film of the Year 2024: The Apprentice
The Canadian copro explores the history of one of the U.S.’s most divisive political figures.
Deal of the Year 2024: Lionsgate and Entertainment One
Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs and Jocelyn Hamilton unpack how the US$375 million acquisition has been a boon for the larger studio and its newly minted Canadian division.
Crave renews The Office Movers for season two
The comedy series is created by and stars Jae and Trey Richards as two brothers navigating Toronto’s commercial office moving industry.
In Brief: Canadian Short Screenplay Competition returns
Plus: The DOC Institute announces its Breakthrough 2.0 Lab participants, five Canadian shorts are bound for Sundance, and more.
Production volume down 18.5% in 2023-24, CMPA reports
Both Canadian and FLS production volumes saw decreases between April 1, 2023 to March 31.
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.
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