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Zombie comedy Brain Freeze secures U.S. distribution
The film from writer-director Julien Knafo is set to open Fantasia International Film Festival in August.
Audio opportunities: Prodcos hear the sound of new revenue streams
In part one of Playback‘s special Podcast Report, we catch up with production companies exploring the podcasting space, incubating IP, earning commissions for original podcast series and figuring out revenue models.
Media Headquarters makes exec promotion, c-suite hire
The unscripted prodco has upped Melanie Brobyn and added a CFO as it wraps production on Salvage Kings season two and makes further inroads with its Smartest Person format.
QFTC names veteran Quebecor exec as new president and CEO
International acquisitions VP Christine Maestracci will take over from outgoing CEO Pierre Moreau, who departs the post on Sept. 1.
Workin’ Moms, Faith Heist lead DGC Award’s TV nominees
Kim’s Convenience and TV movie I Was Lorena Bobbitt also picked up multiple nominations for the 20th Annual DGC Awards, with winners to be announced in the fall.
Pluto acquires 650 hours of Blue Ant International content
Projects produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency, Cream Productions and General Purpose Entertainment will head overseas through the multi-territory deal.
MuchMusic returns with a new look and a new home
Dave Caporicci, managing director, brand partnerships, shares how setting up shop on TikTok allows for a more fluid content strategy for the revived brand.
Former Viacom exec tapped to lead development at OUTtv USA
The appointment comes four months after the LGBTQ+ network’s SVOD platform launched stateside.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for June 21 to 27, 2021
HGTV Canada’s Island of Bryan makes the top 10, while the season two premiere of Global’s Nurses lands at No. 12.
Morwyn Brebner, Andrew Akman launch Cineflix-backed prodco
Akman will transition out of his role as Cineflix COO in order to launch the TV-focused production banner with the Coroner creator.
Telefilm aims to ‘reignite’ domestic cinema with digitization initiative
The film funder is partnering with the Canadian Academy, TIFF, Festival du nouveau cinema and Hot Docs to bring classic and newer Canadian features to on-demand platforms and theatres.
CMPA hires new director, national industrial relations
The labour lawyer will provide strategic and operational support to producers outside of B.C. in the Toronto-based role.
Incendo rom-com sets up in Montreal
Caroline Labrèche has been tapped to direct Incendo’s latest TV movie, as the prodco continues to build on its multi-genre development slate.
How Scott McGillivray’s shingle has expanded beyond lifestyle
President Angela Jennings shares how producing Canada’s Got Talent is the first step in the evolution of McGillivray Entertainment Media.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for June 25 to July 1, 2021
F9: The Fast Saga overtakes A Quiet Place Part II to lead the Canadian box office, while Souterrain holds its spot in the top 10.
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