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Micro-budget indie Cup of Cheer extended after topping domestic box office
During unprecedented times at the Canadian box office, the satirical indie feature from Jake Horowitz and Andy Lewis is resonating with drive-in theatregoers.
Cineplex, Universal strike 17-day theatrical window agreement
The deal comes months after AMC Theatres and Universal first opened an avenue to reduce the theatrical window, and the same week U.S. chain Cinemark signed a similar agreement.
Deals: Love Nature, Gusto, 9 Story Distribution
Love Nature launches on StarTV, while Gusto TV grows its partnership with Samsung TV Plus and 9 Story Distribution International unveils new deals for Dr. Panda.
Hollywood Suite acquires HBO Max drama Valley of Tears
The film-focused specialty network is dipping its toe into premium TV, with president David Kines saying that more exclusive programming acquisitions will be forthcoming.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Nov. 10 to 16, 2020
The Mandalorian leads the Digital Original list, while Star Trek: Discovery lands at #2 and The Crown claims the #4 spot.
In brief: Wattpad expands partnership with NL Film
Plus: PSP unveils Will Pascoe (pictured) as showrunner-in-residence for its 2021 Scripted Series Lab and UBCP/ACTRA recognizes Catherine Lough Haggquist and Alvin Sanders with lifetime achievement awards.
Slawko Klymkiw on his decision to leave the CFC after 15 years
VIDEO: The outgoing CEO, who announced his retirement last month, discusses the organization’s past and future, weathering the pressures wrought by the pandemic and what’s next once he vacates his post this spring.
Whistler film fest shifts fully online
The festival, which kicks off next month, has cancelled its in-theatre Whistler and Vancouver screenings.
DGC proposes overhaul to Telefilm’s funding model
The guild’s Independent Filmmakers Committee, led by Clement Virgo, has proposed Telefilm do away with the Success Index in favour of a rotational and inclusive jury approach.
Tribal back on the job
Season two of the APTN drama from Prairie Dog Film + Television is in production in Calgary.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Lisa Codrington
Playwright-turned-screenwriter Lisa Codrington has turned industry heads with her talent; her latest turn as co-showrunner of Sinking Ship’s Lockdown shows she’s already primed to take the next step.
Bell Media takes minority stake in Montreal-based Grande Studios
The investment in Grande, which has hosted production on Bell Media series including Transplant and La semaine des 4 Julie, will expand Montreal’s overall production capacity, according to Bell Media Quebec president Karine Moses.
Jeffrey L. Orridge to lead TVO as CEO
Orridge, whose resume includes executive posts at the CBC, Canadian Football League and Canadian Tire, assumes the position following the departure of long-time CEO Lisa de Wilde last year.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 2 to 8, 2020
Departure comes in at #11, while Private Eyes ties on the list at #16.
Blue Ant promotes Craig Junner to lead Canadian media strategy
Junner will oversee content and programming for Blue Ant’s linear channels, while Sarah Etherden is tapped as VP, global communications.
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