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‘Bill C-10 is the critical key to unlocking transformation and change’: Valerie Creighton
With the CMF preparing to kick off a virtual consultation process running parallel to the passage of Bill C-10, Creighton says a growth mindset will be key as the underpinnings of the Canadian content industry are examined.
Wattpad, CBC unveil first titles from partnership
Young adult drama Near or Far and thriller The Last Place to Hide are being developed as CBC Gem original series.
In brief: Denis Cote earns director prize at Berlinale
Plus: Federgreen Entertainment and Unstable Ground will produce a Canadian horror doc, TIFF and WIDC name participants for their respective writing programs, and more.
In brief: Hot Docs selects Subjects of Desire for special presentations program
Plus: 9 Story’s Brown Bag Films is in production on a new series for Disney Junior and Wow! Unlimited has optioned an urban fantasy novel to develop into an animated series.
Anne scores TFCA’s Rogers Best Canadian Film prize
Meanwhile, Violation, Possessor and The Nest were among the projects honoured by the Vancouver Film Critics Circle.
Super Channel hosts The Parker Andersons on Heart & Home
The broadcaster has picked up the Canadian rights to marblemedia and Beachwood Canyon Productions’ related sitcoms about a blended interracial family.
CCF hires trio of unscripted vets
Vibika Bianchi, Maria Farano and Heather Findlay have joined as executive producers as Content Catalyst Fund reveals its development slate, including a comedy docuseries developed with Carolyn Taylor and Zack Russell.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 22 to 28, 2021
Murdoch Mysteries comes in at #24, while Coroner makes the list at #28.
Super Channel, Canadian Film Fest unveil virtual fest lineup
The second annual Canadian Film Fest presented by Super Channel will see the Toronto premiere of Sugar Daddy kick off the fest, while the Canadian debut of Range Roads closes it out.
Marblemedia’s Blown Away racks up huge streaming viewership in the U.S.
The competition series climbed to number four in Nielsen’s SVOD chart for streaming originals, putting it among high-profile company.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Feb. 26 to March 4, 2021
Felix et le tresor de Morgaa leads, followed by La deesse des mouches a feu at #2 and Errance sans retour at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Feb. 26 to March 4, 2021
Felix et le tresor de Morgaa lands at #2, while La deesse des mouches a feu comes in at #3.
Kim’s Convenience cast ‘heartbroken’ following decision to scrap season six
The series had been renewed for a sixth season by CBC in 2020, but will now come to an end on April 13.
Big Bad Boo hires Nikki Whaites as VP, international development
Based in Toronto, Whaites will help the company build on its existing education program work with organizations such as UNICEF.
Deals: Raven Banner, D360, Indiecan, Pixcom
Raven Banner has acquired the Canadian distribution rights to indie horror Bloodthirsty, Indiecan inks a pair of action-focused deals, and more.
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