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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for June 25 to July 1, 2021
Documentary feature La parfaite victime, directed by Monic Néron and Émilie Perreault, debuts at No. 2, while Souterrain continues to lead in its fourth week.
Noovo renews Big Brother Célébrités for season two
Produced by Montreal’s Entourage Télévision, the second season will return to Noovo for the 2022 winter schedule.
In brief: Encore+ hits a viewership milestone
Plus: The Future of Film Showcase announces its 2021 lineup on CBC Gem, AMI produces parasports series in the lead up to the Tokyo Paralympics and Cream Productions premieres latest VR project.
CMF adds three to its board of directors
Jason Badal, Sanae Takahashi and Chantale Coulombe have joined the CMF board, bringing their past experience in IP law, broadcasting and telecommunications.
BlockFilm looks to bring more private investment to indie projects
The financing platform, led by co-CEOs Suzette Couture and Pauline Couture, has assembled a formidable leadership and advisory team, and says it aims to raise $175 million for its projects by the end of 2022.
Deals: Red Arrow Int’l, Cineflix Rights, Gusto
Departure takes a trip around the world with more acquisitions, Cineflix Rights announces new sales to Canadian broadcasters and Gusto TV heads to France
Plans unveiled for massive film, TV studio in Toronto’s Downsview
Investment companies PSP Investments and Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) have signed an MOU for the ground lease, with HCP to invest approximately $200 million toward the studio.
CBC’s Sort Of to world premiere at Séries Mania
The Sienna Films-produced comedy will compete in the festival’s International Panorama competition alongside Encore Télévision-produced drama Bête Noire.
Blue Ant’s Beach House rolls on biomimicry docuseries
Global factual SVOD CuriosityStream commissioned the series from Singapore-based Beach House Pictures, with Patrick Aryee set to host.
Shaftesbury’s Slo Pitch headed to the U.S. with IFC
The AMC-owned network bought 20 episodes of the short-form comedy series and will launch season one later this year on IFC.com.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for June 22 to 28, 2021
Loki reigns supreme atop the Digital Originals list, while Spin Master’s PAW Patrol hits the No. 5 spot in the overall demand list.
Netflix acquires 25 Quebec films from eOne library
The streamer has picked up Canadian rights to films from Denis Villeneuve, Jean-Marc Vallée and Ricardo Trogi as part of the deal, with films set to release starting in July.
Telefilm selects 22 films for $3M theatrical doc fund
Upcoming documentaries from Lisa Jackson, Darlene Naponse and Yung Chang are among the feature-length projects selected for the latest round of funding.
Nelvana signs first-look with Kyle Charles
The writer and illustrator will develop original animated content for all ages and platforms as part of the two-year deal.
Bill C-10 passes second reading, referred to Senate committee for further study
With the Senate breaking for its summer adjournment last night, the bill’s fate continues to hinge largely on whether or not an election is called this fall.
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