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EXCLUSIVE: BIPOC TV & Film names Kadon Douglas as executive director
The communications professional catches up with Playback Daily to discuss her vision for the organization.
Blue Ant Media teams with Bristow’s CCF for unscripted IP
The Toronto-based broadcaster, producer and distributor will work with the Content Catalyst Fund to bring women-created IP to the global market.
Schitt’s earns ensemble at ACTRA Awards for third year in a row
ACTRA Toronto’s ceremony also saw Outstanding Performance – Female go to Tamara Podemski (Coroner), while Jesse LaVercombe (Violation) was honoured with Outstanding Performance – Male.
Updated filing reveals more details about Boat Rocker’s proposed IPO
The proceeds of the initial public offering would be between $175 million and $201.3 million, according to documents filed last week.
Hot Docs executive director Brett Hendrie to depart in March
Hot Docs president Chris McDonald will temporarily take over Hendrie’s responsibilities while the board of directors searches for a new executive director.
BBC launches culture and politics-focused SVOD in Canada, U.S.
Ad-free service BBC Selects becomes the latest entrant in a fast-growing domestic SVOD market.
AMC+ adds BRON Studios, Headline Pictures’ crime-drama Kin
Currently in production, the series is expected to debut this fall as an AMC+ Original.
Quebecor Content brings The Masked Singer format to Canada
Productions Déferlantes will adapt the popular singing competition format for the Quebec market, set to premiere on TVA in the fall.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 9 to 15, 2021
WandaVision leads, while the Digital Originals chart sees Letterkenny make the list at #9.
TVA Group annual revenue falls by 10.8% in fiscal 2020
Overall revenue dropped to $508.1 million for the year, with the company’s broadcasting segment feeling the pinch of ad revenue declines.
How REALLIFE Pictures brings diverse Canadian voices to the global market
The boutique literary agency and prodco has leveraged its industry experience to maximize opportunities for marginalized voices to sell their work.
In brief: Akilla’s Escape, Queen of the Andes earn prizes at VFF
Plus, the recipients for WIFTV’s From Our Dark Side and BIPOC TV & Film’s Black + Indigenous Drama Writers Intensive.
Netflix acquires worldwide rights to Ricardo Trogi’s latest
French-language dramedy Le Guide de la famille parfaite will launch globally on Netflix at the same time as its Canadian theatrical release through Les Films Opale.
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