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Blue Ant Media expands partnership with Pluto TV
The deal represents the first Blue Ant Media FAST channel launch on Pluto TV in the U.S.
CMF to administer portion of $10M cultural diversity fund
The Changing Narratives Fund was created to support the training of diverse voices in Canada’s media sector.
Thom Chapman launches Canada, U.K. prodco Victura Media
The company’s first project is a series based on YA book Paper Aeroplanes.
TV5’s Marie-Philippe Bouchard named CBC/Radio-Canada CEO
Bouchard will begin her five-year term on Jan. 3, 2025.
Veteran producer Robert Vroom joins NFB’s eastern doc units
The Montreal-based producer will work to strengthen English-language non-fiction storytelling across Quebec.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Dinae Robinson
Robinson has built up a reputation as a skilled writer, director and showrunner who honours Indigenous values in her work.
ComediHa! rebrands as Just For Entertainment Group
The change comes after the June acquisition of the Just For Laughs Group assets.
Metafilms’ Adam wraps filming in Quebec, Ontario
The film is directed by Anne Émond and will be distributed by Immina Films for a theatrical release in 2025.
TVO renews Old Enough! for season two
The series is an adaptation of the Japanese format where young children experience independence through running errands.
Prime Video commissions Simple Plan documentary
The doc was announced by the Montreal band while on stage at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas.
World of Wonder acquires I Hate People, People Hate Me
The Canadian short-form series is the first scripted acquisition for streaming service WOW Presents Plus.
Sinking Ship teams with the Wiggles for animated series
The series is in early development and will centre on the Wiggles’ extensive music catalogue.
Hot Sheet: The Penguin scores high debut on demand chart
The Max series based on the eponymous DC Comics character premiered on Crave in Canada on Sept. 19.
Canadian series seek global spotlight at MIPCOM
Execs from Fifth Season, PVP Distribution, Boat Rocker and Zone3 discuss their priorities at next week’s TV market in Cannes.
Eight local filmmakers set for RIDM’s Magnus Isacsson competition
This year marks the first time that the award has been turned into an official competition.
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