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Deals: Black Fawn, Gusto Worldwide Media, Cineflix Rights
Black Fawn Distribution picks up the retro horror film The Last Video Store, Gusto Español cooks up a Fubo deal and So Long, Marianne finds new buyers.
Sphere Media heads to MIPCOM with two Kids and Family titles
The “YYA” scripted series Dreamers and preschool animation Mort and Millie are currently in development.
Hot Docs actively seeking new owner of Bloor cinema
The organization has also set dates for the resumption of cinema programming and the 32nd edition of the Hot Docs Festival.
Laura Jabalee Johnston boards Hitsby as partner, EP
Jabalee Johnston will work with founder Andrew Morris to develop a scripted comedy and drama slate.
In Brief: The Chef & the Daruma wins at VIFF Audience Awards
Plus: WIDC selects eight women and non-binary directors for Career Advancement Module and WIFT-AT sets 2024-25 Mentorship Match cohort.
Re: Uniting leads 2024 UBCP/ACTRA Award noms
The awards will be handed out on Nov. 23 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.
Docs For Change sets first feature with The Pink Pill
The feature documentary is directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and tackles the taboo topic of women’s sexual health.
Gangnam Project dances on for season two at CBC Kids
The 10 x 30-minute series recently wrapped production in Hamilton, Ont. and Seoul.
Production wraps on Nick Butler’s sophomore feature Lunar Sway
The film stars Noah Parker as a young man coping with the return of his estranged mother, played by Liza Weil.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Jay Carolyn Wu
LaRue Entertainment’s head of development has been a staunch champion of emerging voices in Canada’s screen sector.
Bell Media rebrands Discovery to USA Network
The broadcaster has inked a deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution for USA Network and Oxygen True Crime as part of its Discovery rebrand.
Roku orders festive rom-com Jingle Bell Love from Incendo
The film, starring New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre alongside Michelle Morgan, will premiere in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in December.
TV5 CEO is frontrunner to lead CBC/Radio-Canada, say reports
Multiple outlets have reported Marie-Philippe Bouchard will take the top job at the national pubcaster, though Heritage says the decision has not been finalized.
Sinking Ship, Cheeky Little Media to co-produce Flower & Flour
A handful of broadcasters have already come on board the CG-animated series, including ABC Australia and TVOKids.
Blue Ant Studios promotes Diane Rankin to new EVP role
The promotion will see Blue Ant’s existing development and marketing teams report to Rankin.
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