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Netflix launches Women in Post with Canadian Academy through global fund
The program is supported through a US$5 million investment in women-targeted programs, with funding also going to two scripts developed through imagineNATIVE.
FilmRise picks up Beans
The New York-based company has acquired the award-winning drama for the U.S.
Marc Gauthier named exec director at RIDM
The veteran doc festival programmer joins from Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie.
Allarco files for injunction against major Canadian retailers
The Super Channel parent company says retailers including Staples and Best Buy are selling set-top boxes designed to illegally pirate TV content.
Citytv engages with Bachelor in Paradise Canada
The adaptation will see previous contestants from the franchise return as well as Canadian fans cast.
Blue Ant Media to launch BBC First in Canada
The channel is an extension of Blue Ant’s partnership with BBC Studios following the launch of BBC Earth in 2017, and will feature scripted and unscripted programming.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 15 to 21, 2021
The Good Doctor tops the chart, while Murdoch Mysteries comes in at #26.
What’s happening at Canada’s TV broadcasters?
Executives at Rogers Sports & Media, CBC, Corus Entertainment and Bell Media share how they’re investing in their platforms in a fast-evolving market.
Roku acquires The Wedding Planners for U.S. audiences
The Brain Power Studio-produced series was commissioned by Citytv in 2020 for its Fall in Love Fridays lineup.
Filmmaker Nicholas Treeshin joins Black Watch Entertainment
The Thunderbird director has joined the Winnipeg-based company as head of scripted production and development.
Prolific Pictures boards Queen of the Morning Calm
The global sales and distribution company serves as international sales agent of the film from writer/director/producer Gloria Ui Young Kim.
Hot Sheet: Top films for Feb. 19 to 25, 2021
The list sees The Croods: A New Age lead, followed by News of the World at #2 and Land at #3.
Schitt’s Creek wins top comedy award at Golden Globes
The CBC comedy walked away with two Golden Globe awards, including a win for star Catherine O’Hara, while co-creator Dan Levy accepted the Best Musical or Comedy Series win.
Champlain Media names Linda Stregger as COO
The former Spin Master VP oversees the company’s development, production and financial activities.
William F. White Int’l hires Calgary, Winnipeg office GM
“I’m excited to work with the teams across WFW and Sunbelt Rentals to leverage my experience in this industry and identify key areas of expansion in both markets,” said Rob Rowan.
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