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Netflix says contribution framework under Bill C-10 must be tailored to ensure fairness for streamers
At a Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on Friday, Netflix’s director of public policy in Canada said the streamer is willing to contribute to the domestic system, but it should not be subject to the same regulatory obligations as traditional broadcasters.
Women of colour in the film industry, I am excited about what’s ahead for us
Op-Ed: Frances-Anne Solomon (pictured) on the importance of recognizing the past in order to build a future where there is space for stories told by women of colour.
Disney+ wrangles Dino Ranch
Boat Rocker Studios’ animated preschool series will be available on the SVOD in the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand next month.
Deals: Portfolio Entertainment, Farpoint Films, Crave
Portfolio Entertainment picks up the global distribution rights to Decoys, while Farpoint Films options Strong Son.
Blue Ant Media sells majority of NHNZ stake to Dame Julie Christie
The Dunedin, New Zealand-based company has been rebranded to NHNZ Worldwide, with Christie (pictured) serving as CEO; Blue Ant now holds a minority stake and a seat on the board.
What French Exit means for Elevation Pictures
Co-president Noah Segal and First Generation Films’ Christina Piovesan discuss how the coproduction came together ahead of a potential Golden Globe win for star Michelle Pfeiffer.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 16 to 22, 2021
WandaVision leads, while Letterkenny claims a spot on the Digital Originals chart.
In brief: The NSI’s 2021 IndigiDocs cohort
Plus, Uninterrupted Canada and Par-Lay Content play ball with Fred VanVleet and director Trevor Mack’s film Portraits From a Fire heads to post-production.
Hollywood Suite acquires 20-plus int’l films from Mongrel Media
The deal, which represents the first multi-picture agreement between the two companies, will be used to launch Hollywood Suite’s new programming block World Cinema Wednesdays.
Thunderbird revenue doubles in Q2 as animation biz builds further momentum
The most recent quarter also represented the end of an era at the Vancouver-based company as co-founder and former CEO Tim Gamble stepped down from the board of directors.
Entertainment One apologizes for ‘negative portrayal’ of Hasidic Jews in Nurses
Canadian and U.S. broadcasters have pulled a season one episode of Nurses after Jewish human rights groups spoke out against depictions of false stereotypes.
Gravitas Ventures raises the bar with The Oak Room
The thriller from Black Fawn Films and Breakthrough Entertainment is set to be released this April.
Inside Out names Lauren Howes as executive director
Howes, who most recently served as executive director of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, assumes the role on March 1.
NFB to create more equitable hiring practices as part of diversity roadmap
Among its pledges, the organization said it will create a pair of inclusion-focused managerial positions as it looks to build a more “egalitarian, open and diverse organization.”
Spin Master bolsters its entertainment team
Four key promotions will see the company focus on content development, production and franchise growth.
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