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Photon acquires Canadian rights to U.S. comedy Bad Shabbos
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Robbins’ film made its world premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival.
Deals: H264, Sphere Media, Crave, Fox, ITV
H264 acquires worldwide sales and Canadian distribution rights to Marianne Métivier’s debut feature, Fremantle acquires international distribution rights to Sphere Media’s House of Secrets, and more.
Production wraps on Ian Tuason’s feature debut The Undertone
The film from Slaterverse Pictures and Black Fawn Films stars The Handmaid’s Tale actor Nina Kiri.
CFF launches pitch competition for emerging Black filmmakers
The Canadian Film Fest will choose up to five finalists to pitch their film projects to a panel of industry experts.
Montreal’s ON Animation Studios is shutting down
The service company behind Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie is closing, after joining other Quebec studios in warning that a change in the province’s tax animation credit would hurt business.
CBC documentary veteran Sue Dando to retire in March
The pubcaster has also shifted the roles for other members of its unscripted programming team.
Shaw Rocket Fund urges the CRTC to support kids services
In a new filing with the regulator, the org calls for a review of the Canadian children’s and youth media sector to better address challenges in the space.
Spin Master sees fiscal 2024 revenue increase to US$2.2B
The overall growth in revenue was attributed to the company’s 2023 acquisition of U.S. toy company Melissa & Doug.
Universal Language takes best Canadian film at TFCA Awards
Monday’s gala ceremony also saw the Toronto Film Critics Association honour Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story as best Canadian doc.
CRTC authorizes distribution for indie streamer Stageview.TV
The company is now in advanced discussions with “major Canadian BDUs,” according to CEO Craig Thompson.
Crave slates true-crime docuseries Mafia: Most Wanted
The 3 x 60-minute series will offer insight into the Italian organized crime syndicate known as the ‘Ndrangheta.
Canada Council names Cheryl Hickman as next board chair
The opera company founder’s five-year term in the post begins in July.
How potential CBC changes could impact the industry
The Canadian screen industry has reacted positively to the Heritage Minister’s CBC proposal, although its implementation remains in question.
JFE Distribution makes first sale post-rebrand
The sale follows Just For Entertainment Distribution’s rebrand earlier this month from Amuz Distribution.
Hot Sheet: Cobra Kai punches up demand with finale’s release
The karate drama landed behind Prime Video’s Invincible on the digital originals chart.
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