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SODEC funds 33 projects through screenwriting program
Notable documentary filmmakers Carole Laganiere, Serge Giguere and Genevieve Dulude-De Celles are among the recipients.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Jan. 25 to 31, 2019
La Course des Tuques tops the chart, followed by Stan & Ollie at #2 and La Grande Noirceur at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Jan. 25 to 31, 2019
Glass comes in at #1, followed by Aquaman at #2 and The Upside at #3.
Atomic Cartoons swims into Mermicorno series
Thunderbird’s kids division is partnering with Japanese brand tokidoki to develop an original animated series based on its toy characters.
9 Story buys Asian animation studio BASE
The deal marks 9 Story’s first acquisition in Asia and takes its total employee count to more than 1,000 internationally.
Producer Karen Powell dies at 59
Over the course of more than 20 years, Powell worked as an entertainment lawyer, financier, independent producer and senior production executive.
JFL, NBC ‘Bring The Funny’
The 10-episode competition series sees Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy judge some of the world’s best comedy acts.
Media Ranch launches new Scandi office
Louise Juel Severin will lead the office as VP, sales and acquisitions, Scandinavia, as the company expands its reach in Europe.
Travelers ends its mission at Netflix
The Canadian series, created by Brad Wright, was canceled after three seasons.
Media leaders, Netflix spar on Prime Time stage
CBC’s Catherine Tait accused the streamer of “cultural imperialism” while Stephane Cardin argued that Netflix’s business is good business for producers.
Mark Slone named president at PNP
Based out of Toronto, the veteran film executive will lead acquisition, distribution and production at Pacific Northwest Pictures.
Harold Greenberg Fund supports 33 scripts
The funder backs scripts from high-profile and up-and-coming talent including Mina Shum, Charlie Tyrell, Sook-Yin Lee and Akash Sherman (pictured).
Rights and writers’ rooms dissected in Prime Time Netflix panel
Netflix programming exec Chris Regina, Chad Oakes and Noreen Halpern discussed the different models and methods of working together.
Deals: eOne, Seville, DHX, Guru
Anthropocene lands U.S. distribution at Sundance, WildBrain takes the digital reins of The Smurfs brand and Guru gets a new playmate.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Jan. 22 to 28, 2019
Marvel’s The Punisher comes in at #1, followed by Titans at #2 and Star Trek: Discovery at #3.
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