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Canada’s production growth slows due to Cancon reduction: report
Pre-pandemic numbers in the CMPA’s 2019/20 Profile reveal foreign production growth, but a 12.4% decrease in Canadian content production volume.
WildBrain takes Headspinner’s Denis and Me to TV
The company has picked up the Headspinner-produced YouTube series for Family Channel, and will also take over global distribution and AVOD management.
CSAs ’21: Best comedy, drama nominees lauded on night three
Schitt’s Creek, Baroness von Sketch Show, Cardinal and Kim’s Convenience each picked up multiple Canadian Screen Awards in creative arts and performance categories.
Bill C-10: Yale, Geist put forth opposing views on how to support cultural sector
Janet Yale and Michael Geist were part of an expert panel appearing before the Heritage committee this week to examine what amendments to the bill mean in the context of freedom of expression.
Production wraps on Madison Thomas’ second feature
Finality of Dusk, a post-apocalyptical sci-fi feature, is produced by Eagle Vision and Ruthless Souls producer Darcy Waite.
Marianne Culbert named head of production at Oasis Animation
The former Portfolio Entertainment exec will oversee all production activities of the Sphere Media-owned animation studio following the departure of Diane Dallaire.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 3 to 9, 2021
MasterChef Canada made the list at No. 23, followed by Big Brother Canada at 27 and 28.
CSAs night two: Corner Gas Animated, PAW Patrol, Odd Squad, Bit Playas nab top honours
The Canadian Screen Awards’ second evening of prize-giving recognized children’s content, animation, digital and immersive.
Toronto Film School names Andrew Barnsley president
Schitt’s Creek exec producer Barnsley will continue as CEO of Project 10 Productions as he assumes his new position with TFS.
Otter Dynasty gets the greenlight at Love Nature
Blue Ant-owned, Singapore-based Beach House Pictures is producing the wildlife series, set to launch in November 2022.
Cineflix Studios hires Sonia Hosko as VP, current
The Toronto-based role will see Saving Hope and Rookie Blue producer sourcing and developing scripted IP in the Canadian market.
Sinking Ship, Simu Liu among 2021 Rockie Awards gala winners
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Emmy winner Kenan Thompson are also among this year’s gala recipients for BANFF’s international awards program, running June 15.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for May 7 to 13, 2021
Wrath of Man overtakes Demon Slayer: Mugen Train for the top spot, followed by Nomadland at No. 3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for May 7 to 13, 2021
Nulle Trace debuts at the No. 1 spot, followed by Le Dernier Nataq and Big Giant Wave.
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