A71 Entertainment appoints Justin Rebelo as CEO
Rebelo joins the distribution outfit from eOne, where he served as VP overseeing television and digital distribution for English Canada.
Sinking Ship grows international sales team
Former GRB Studios exec Mehmet Gunduz joins the prodco in a newly created position as Sinking Ship looks to build out its distribution business.
Merci pour tout earns $1 million in holiday box office
This is Louise Archambault’s second film to breach the million mark within the last year, following the success of Il pleuvait des oiseaux.
Gen Z demands diverse content – and pays for it: report
A survey conducted by VICE Media and Ontario Creates offers insight on the viewing habits of Gen Z and Millennials, as well as where they look for new content.
‘The Body Remembers’ wins big at VFCC
Kathleen Hepburn and Elle-Maija Tailfeathers’ film won three prizes, including best Canadian film, while We Will Stand Up and White Lie also claimed awards.
Six Vancouver-shot series renewed at The CW
Batwoman, The Flash, Nancy Drew and Riverdale were among a raft of 13 early renewals announced for the ViacomCBS-owned network.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, 2020
Merci pour tout, The Song of Names and Antigone all held the top three spots for the past two weeks.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Dec. 20 to Jan. 2, 2020
Merci pour tout cracks the top 10 during the week of Dec. 27 to Jan. 2, while Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Jumanji: The Next Level and Frozen 2 all continue to lead.
Valerie Creighton, Michael Donovan among Order of Canada recipients
Also appointed to the Order are eOne’s Darren Throop, filmmaker Xavier Dolan and Oscar-winning director James Cameron.
WildBrain launches consumer products YouTube program
Led by Steve Manners, the joint effort will combine expertise from the company’s licensing agency and digital distribution platform.
Suzane Landry appointed to VP post at Bell Media
Meanwhile, at parent company BCE, Mirko Bibic has officially taken the reins from the retiring George Cope.
The exit interview: Andra Sheffer
The outgoing IPF CEO reflects on handing over the reins, how the organization has changed and her hopes for the industry.
Sheffield Doc/Fest senior programmer Adam Cook resigns
Cook, formerly a programmer at VIFF and programming associate at TIFF, was in the role for less than a month.
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Deals: D360, Scott Brothers Entertainment, Blue Ant Media
Distribution360 secures agreements for content from Skyship Entertainment, GAPC Entertainment and Forte Entertainment, plus more.
Photo Gallery: 2020 TFCA Gala - Lina Rodriguez, beneficiary of the Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award with winner Michele Maheux and Technicolour\'s Grace Carnale-Davis.
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