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CSAs ’21: Beans, Funny Boy, Underground among best picture nods
Jeff Barnaby’s Blood Quantum, meanwhile, which is up for the Original Screenplay category, picked up the most nominations.
CSAs ’21: Schitt’s Creek, Cardinal and Trickster lead TV noms
Schitt’s Creek and Cardinal are up for Best Comedy Series and Best Drama Series, respectively, while Trickster earned seven performance nods.
New regulations can create ‘win-win’ for online and legacy broadcasters: Ian Scott
During a Bill C-10 review hearing, the CRTC head said creating a regime that appropriately reflects the various lines of business of digital and traditional players will be its biggest challenge, but it can be done.
Alberta removes $10M cap on film, TV tax credit, increases 2021/22 budget
The province has increased its support for the tax credit in an effort to attract big-budget productions from the world’s largest studios and streamers, and create new jobs within the film and TV sector.
Deals: Dangerous, Black Fawn Distribution, 9 Story Media Group
Dangerous starring Scott Eastwood secures deals for new territories, Black Fawn Distribution acquires the Canadian rights to Hall, plus more.
Two Kim’s Convenience stars score CBC comedies
Run the Burbs is co-created by Andrew Phung, while Strays follows Kim’s character Shannon Ross (played by Nicole Power).
OUTtv greenlights Dating Unlocked, more Slo Pitch
The network’s raft of commissions and renewals also include a docuseries on The Villbergs and an Australian comedy.
In brief: Indiecan acquires Woman in Car. for North American representation
Plus, Touchwood PR acquires digital platform Shedoesthecity, Kelly&Kelly’s The Slowest Show debuts on CBC Gem and more.
Gender parity initiatives prove effective, but intersectional approach needed: report
The latest report from Women in View shows women continue to make gains in the film and TV industry, but clearly gaps remain when it comes to funding allocation and opportunities for non-white women.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 16 to 22, 2021
WandaVision stays strong at #1 on both lists, while The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Letterkenny tie on the Digital Originals chart.
Access to funding top priority for modernized Indigenous broadcasting policy
The CRTC has published the findings of its initial consultation phase for the modernization of the current Indigenous broadcasting policy.
Second Jen ends after three seasons
The comedy co-created by Amanda Joy and Samantha Wan saw its third instalment debut on OMNI Television this February.
Epic Story Media saddles up Piper’s Pony Tales
Co-produced with Milkcow Media, the short-form preschool series already has a master toy partner locked in ahead of its YouTube debut.
Matthew Bissonnette’s Death of a Ladies Man sells to Australia, China
The Canada/Ireland copro, which counts Corey Marr and Don Carmody among its producers, was picked up in six additional territories and is set for its theatrical release in Australia and New Zealand on May 20.
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