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Corus acquires Kin Canada
Corus has taken full ownership of Kin Canada’s operations, boosting its presence in the digital lifestyle space.
The road to Paramedics: Life on the Line
Erin Haskett discusses building Lark Productions’ relationship with BC Emergency Health Services and Knowledge Network to bring the docuseries to life.
Netflix gets Unlisted
The SVOD is co-commissioning the Aquarius Films series with ABC Australia, with Sinking Ship signed on to finance and distribute the series worldwide.
Photo gallery: Canadian Film Fest 2019
See who took home the festival’s best director prize, the William F. White Reel Canadian Indie award, and more.
Project 10 rejigs senior executive roles
Ben Murray has been promoted to president of the prodco’s Canadian operations, while Andrew Barnsley shifts his focus to global development opportunities.
BANFF announces Surviving R. Kelly master class
Producers of the Lifetime documentary series will discuss tackling its difficult subject matter on a global platform.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films March 22 to 28, 2019
The Hummingbird Project comes in at #1, followed by Philippe Lesage’s Genese at #2 and La course des tuques at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films March 22 to 28, 2019
Captain Marvel claims the top spot, followed by Us at #2 and Five Feet Apart at #3.
DHX to sell Toronto studio on Bartley Drive
The company is continuing to streamline its physical operations across Canada following the conclusion of its strategic review.
Indie List reminder
You now have until the end of today to complete Playback‘s annual survey of independent production spending. Click here to access the Indie List survey directly.
9 Story to distribute 230 hours of Scholastic content
Amid the current reboot craze, 9 Story’s distribution arm has picked up Clifford the Big Red Dog and The Baby-Sitter’s Club series from the publisher.
CSAs ’19 highlight a new generation of Canadian filmmaking
Feature film debuts Firecrackers and Une colonie took home big honours as the Academy recognized emerging voices and the night’s winners celebrated Canada’s inclusivity.
Northern Banner, ro*co films acquire rights to Pipe Dreams
Set to make its world premiere at Hot Docs 2019, the project follows five young organists as they take part in the Canadian International Organ Competition.
Lucy Veale joins Bizable Media
The former business affairs analyst at Dentons Canada has been appointed as director of business affairs and production at the Toronto consultancy firm.
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