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Lift in advertising demand helps Bell Media in Q3
Bell Media’s quarterly revenue was up significantly from the previous quarter as ad spending moved closer to pre-pandemic levels.
In brief: Film, TV suppliers expand inventory with new acquisitions
William F. White and Starline Group acquire new companies, while Women in the Director’s Chair unveils its CAM St. John’s recipients.
Sugar Daddy, In Her City to open Whistler film fest
Going the hybrid route, director Wendy Morgan’s Sugar Daddy will serve as WFF’s virtual opening night presentation, while Carl Bessai’s In Her City is the fest’s in-theatre opener.
Helen Asimakis and Michelle Daly depart as CBC restructures scripted team
The pubcaster is transitioning to a new structure that will create four new director positions across its scripted operations, with the recruitment process starting this week.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 19 to 25, 2020
Departure lands at #5, followed by Transplant at #17 and Star Trek: Discovery at #26.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Ryan Cooper
Passionate about telling stories in a modern, authentic and engaging way, the Ojibwe two-spirit creative’s career has quickly progressed since graduating from the NSI.
L.A.’s Enderby Entertainment establishes B.C. outpost
The finance and production company, led by CEO Rick Dugdale, has tapped Canadian screenwriter Todd Ireland to lead its Canadian operations.
Industry reacts to proposed Broadcasting Act update
Canadian cultural groups welcomed the news as a potentially milestone moment, however large questions remain over how the new framework will be implemented.
Ontario’s new COVID-19 measures call theatre reopenings into question
MTAC stated the government has “disregarded” evidence of the safety of cinemas as new rules revoke previous exemptions for patron capacity.
Minister Steven Guilbeault proposes bill to regulate OTTs, grant more power to CRTC
If passed, the proposed amendments to the Broadcasting Act, tabled today, will see vast amounts of new money flowing through the domestic funding ecosystem.
Telefilm’s program spend hits $102M in 2019/20
The funder saw an overall 6% decrease in spend in its most recent fiscal year, but an increase in the number of feature films supported.
Corus Studios unveils sales for over 300 hours of content
Island of Bryan, The Big Bake and Masters of Flip were among the series that secured sales.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Oct. 23 to 29, 2020
Monkey Beach earns the top spot, followed by Possessor Uncut at #2 and Percy at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Oct. 23 to 29, 2020
The War with Grandpa leads, while Honest Thief lands at #2 and The Empty Man comes in at #3.
Indiecan, APL Film nab Shall We Play?
Indiecan Entertainment has acquired the young adult supernatural thriller directed by Ann Forry for representation in Canada and the U.S., while APL Film handles international sales.
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