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CMF opens $3M development program for projects without a broadcaster commitment
The program’s launch comes as the CMF looks to expand its funding triggers in order to create new paths to market for producers and creators.
Media Ranch among Creative Export Canada recipients
All told, eight Quebec organizations secured funding from the Canadian Heritage program.
Shudder revives Slasher for season four
Canadian horror legend David Cronenberg joins the cast of Shaftesbury’s horror anthology, with Hollywood Suite holding exclusive broadcast rights in Canada.
In brief: Guru Studio hires Lauren Leinburd for business affairs role
Plus: The CRTC sets a date for CBC’s licence renewal hearing, The Umbrella Academy plots its return to Toronto in 2021 and WFF names its Women in Focus Mentorship participants.
In-production projects cleared to continue in Manitoba
The provincial government has confirmed that projects already underway are permitted to continue shooting, as it implements heightened restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Comedy based on the life of Jus Reign in the works at CBC
Pier 21 is producing the in-development project, with Russell Peters attached as an executive producer.
Nurses travelling to the U.S. for NBC
Following Transplant‘s pick up, the Toronto-set medical drama from eOne and ICF Films has joined the network’s primetime lineup.
Manitoba productions ordered to shut down as province implements COVID lockdown measures
With the provincial government set to issue a final order later today, the local screen sector has mounted a lobbying effort urging the government to allow in-production projects to be completed.
Decline in AVOD segment pulls down WildBrain’s Q1 2021
The company’s revenue was down 15%, but its recently expanded Apple TV+ deal is expected to help drive new growth over the next year.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Darren Anthony
Anthony’s carefully crafted writing talent has impressed the likes of CBC and Children Ruin Everything creator Kurt Smeaton as he uses his past experiences to write untold and relatable stories.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2020
The Masked Singer comes in at #1, while Departure claims the #9 spot and Star Trek: Discovery lands at #23.
Marina Cordoni Entertainment inks deal with U.S. prodco Reynolds Entertainment
The first film to be produced through the newly inked partnership is Fear the Worst, which is set to shoot next year with Jason Priestley starring and executive producing.
Thunderbird begins trading on U.S. financial market OTCQX
The publicly traded company is looking to tap into a wider pool of investors in the U.S. as it builds on a strong fiscal 2020.
CaribbeanTales partners with Greenacre, Imagine Media for Claudia
Frances-Anne Solomon is set to direct, produce and co-write the feature film about pioneering British-Trinidadian journalist and activist Claudia Jones.
Monkey Beach, Come True rake in festival awards
Monkey Beach swept the feature film categories at San Francisco’s American Indian Film Festival, while Come True came out “bloodie.”
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