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BANFF names participants for 2021 Diversity of Voices initiative
The fourth edition of the initiative supported by Netflix, BSO, CMF and SODEC includes 100 BIPOC participants, who gain full access to the annual fest.
WildBrain revenue climbs 4% to $102.2M
Revenue growth in its consumer products business drove the uptick, propelled by licensing deals from the Peanuts brand.
In brief: P.E.I. introduces a new production fund
The financial incentive aims to make the province a competitive location for productions, plus a former TFO exec joins CBC & Radio-Canada Distribution and B.C. production teams raise funds for conservation efforts.
WaZabi Films scoops Jason Sherman’s My Tree
The sales outfit has acquired the international sale rights, excluding Canada, to the film, which recently made its world debut at Hot Docs 2021.
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon names Brent Haynes head of scripted in Canada
The new role marks the first time Amazon Prime Video has appointed a domestic content executive based in Canada.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 26 to May 2, 2021
MasterChef Canada comes in at #18, while Big Brother Canada lands at #21, #26 and #27.
Bill C-10 review temporarily suspended
Committee members voted to pause the clause-by-clause review until Minister of Justice David Lametti, Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault and an expert panel have appeared before the committee.
How a cold call led to a hot Canadian talk show’s success
Hosted by David Oulton, the Calgary-shot pandemic-spurred series is set to debut this week on OUTtv.
Gaumont rolls on adaptation of Menteur
The original Canadian feature, directed and co-written by Émile Gaudreault, was the highest grossing domestic film in 2019.
Gabby’s Farm rakes in season two renewal
The greenlight comes ahead of the BGM show’s debut on TVOKids next week and also includes a second season of its short-form series.
Wattpad reveals significant growth ambitions post-acquisition
The Toronto-based multi-platform company plans to grow its workforce by 50%, including its content team, as the transaction comes to a close.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for April 30 to May 6, 2021
Le dernier Nataq leads, followed by La deesse des mouches a feu at #2 and Big Giant Wave at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for April 30 to May 6, 2021
The list sees Demon Slayer: Mugen Train come in at #1, followed by Nomadland and The Marksman at #2 and #3, respectively.
Vicious Fun, Bleed with Me in for ‘Summer of Chills’
The two Shudder Originals are part of the AMC Networks streamer’s summer slate.
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