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Brightlight, Pier 21 developing Middleditch, Ker comedy series
The project written and created by the duo represents the first time Brightlight Pictures and Pier 21 Films have partnered.
OUTtv greenlights, renews 10 projects
Among the commissions is a socially distanced dating show, Group Sext, from Go Button Media and a renewal for Guts and Gall Productions’ Avocado Toast.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 9 to 15, 2020
Departure makes the list at #8, followed by Private Eyes at #18.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Nov. 13 to 19, 2020
Monkey Beach tops the list, followed by The Kid Detective at #2 and The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Nov. 13 to 19, 2020
Freaky comes in at #1, followed by Let Him Go and The War with Grandpa at #2 and #3, respectively.
Cineflix Rights CEO Chris Bonney to retire in 2021
Bonney, who leads the sales arm of Montreal-based Cineflix Media, has overseen international sales for global brands and hit shows including Property Brothers, Coroner and Wynonna Earp during his eight-year tenure.
CMF @ 10: Evolving in a time of crisis, pt. 2
The organization is not sitting still, innovating constantly. And with the industry at what Valerie Creighton characterizes as a turning point, there is rare opportunity on the horizon. “If we get this right, Canada will hold its place with the best in the world,” she says.
Xavier Dolan makes long-anticipated move into TV
The Night Logan Woke Up, a five-part psychological thriller from Quebecor Content, Canal+ and Studiocanal, goes to camera in March.
Richie Mehta’s Delhi Crime wins International Emmy for best drama
The Netflix original series, written and directed by Mehta, is based on the 2012 investigation into the rape of a young woman in India.
IPF lifts lid on Short Form Series Production picks
Split between six English-language and three French-language series, notably, projects from Shaftesbury and Filmcoop were among those selected.
Production permitted to continue as Toronto, Peel go into lockdown 2.0
Post-production, visual effects and animation studios are also allowed to continue, while cinemas must stay closed, except for drive-ins.
CMF @ 10: Evolving in a time of crisis
The Canada Media Fund is not letting the pandemic slow efforts to better serve the industry as a whole.
Vertical Entertainment secures Akilla’s Escape
The independent film distributor has picked up the U.S. distribution rights to director Charles Officer’s crime-noir.
ACTRA National appoints Olivia Nuamah as director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
In the newly created role, the former executive director of Pride Toronto will oversee strategies related to enhancing diversity on Canadian screens.
Arcana hires Steve Pegram’s Maroon Cartoon to aid sales, production growth
The animation studio will work with Pegram to expand the sales and production strategy for its existing IP library, with content from Heroes of the Golden Masks and The Pixies on its production and development slates.
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