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CMPA general counsel Warren Ross to depart
With Ross’ departure, Sean Porter has been promoted to the role of lead negotiator and senior director of national industrial relations and counsel.
Netflix Q1: revenue grows, subs slow, streamer sets $17B content spend for ’21
While revenue climbed 24% year-over-year to US$7.16 billion, Netflix missed its subscription forecast of 210 million.
Roku to launch Roku Originals brand in Canada following Quibi acquisition
Around 75 titles created originally for mobile app Quibi will be available for viewing on TV when Roku Originals launches in Canada later in the year.
Hudson & Rex to unleash fourth season
The St. John’s, Nfld-set procedural has been renewed for 16 new episodes.
WildBrain taps former Spin Master exec to lead animation development
Lorna Withrington has been appointed to the new role of VP, development – animation, based in Toronto, to build out the company’s animation slate.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 5 to 11, 2021
MasterChef Canada comes in at #18, followed by Big Brother Canada at #26 and #28.
Federal budget proposes millions in much-needed investment for domestic screen sector
Under the Liberal government’s 2021 budget, the Indigenous Screen Office will receive $40.1 million over a three-year period, while Telefilm and the CMF will receive $105 million and $60 million, respectively, over the same time frame.
Pixcom appoints Jennifer Gatien as head of factual television and producer
The former WAM Media GRP head of production previously worked on Pixcom shows such as Restoration Garage and Dangerous Flights.
Charles Tremayne partners with Cineflix Media to launch First Story Productions
The New York-based prodco will develop and produce content based on true events, both for unscripted and scripted.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for April 9 to 15, 2021
Le club Vinland lands at #1, while Les Cowboys Fringants: L’Amérique pleure – Le film and Big Giant Wave also claim spots on the list.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for April 9 to 15, 2021
Le club Vinland leads, followed by Les Cowboys Fringants: L’Amérique pleure – Le film and Big Giant Wave at #2 and #3, respectively.
MADE | NOUS Launches the Seek More Campaign
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Incendo, Screentime New Zealand expand rom-com-focused partnership
The companies are producing a new rom-com, Written in the Stars, for Citytv’s Fall in Love Fridays programming block, while Incendo goes to camera on another project in Montreal today.
Deals: Hollywood Suite, 9 Story, Black Fawn
Hollywood Suite acquires another premium drama, 9 Story sells Fugget About It and more.
Sugar Daddy walks away with four Canadian Film Fest prizes
Plus, the William F. White Reel Canadian Indie went to Events Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game and Acting Out secured Best Short.
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