The longtime TIFF programmer and co-founder of the Montreal Festival du nouveau cinema paved the way for international cinema in Canada during his lifetime of work.
The story-sharing platform is in talks with multiple bidders, according to reports.
Star Trek: Discovery lands at #9, while Highway Thru Hell makes the list at #30.
Updated: A raft of the country’s most senior content executives have exited the company, including Mike Cosentino, Tracey Pearce, Corrie Coe and Nanci MacLean.
While the federal funder has “adjusted internal practices” in its project financing team processes, the investigation concluded “no harassment, discrimination or misconduct had occurred.”
Blue Ant Media and Quebecor secure Pooch Perfect, while Vertical Entertainment acquires the U.S. rights to The Clockwork Girl, plus more.
Titles sold include Hope for Wildlife, Life Below Zero: Canada, Detention Adventure and more.
Breakout dramas, final-season runs, long-running favourites and more: which series topped the TV charts in 2020?
Private Eyes claim the #13 spot, while Star Trek: Discovery comes in at #30.
The Mandalorian claims the top spot, while The Expanse and Animaniacs land at #2 and #3 on the Digital Originals list.
NCIS leads, while Private Eyes make the list at #29.
Plus: Bell Media and Reel Canada launch joint initiative, Pictou Twist Pictures and Ion Inc. option Blood in the Water, Productivity Media rolls on its latest project, and more.
The NFB said it has withdrawn Michelle Latimer’s doc from ‘active distribution’ after engaging with its Indigenous Advisory Group, industry partners, 90th Parallel Productions and producer Jesse Wente.
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After five and a half years, the Lennox era at Bell Media is coming to a close. In this exclusive interview, Playback chats with the outgoing president about his move from music to broadcasting, setting Bell Media up for future success, his departure and future.