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Bell Fibe TV1 renews Everybody’s Meg for season two
Season one of the Nova Scotia-based comedy series premiered in June.
New training programs focus on safe, inclusive B.C. sets
The BC Film Commission in Creative BC has launched two virtual programs for supervisors and crew members via Creative Pathways.
Orphan Black: Echoes cancelled at AMC after one season
The Orphan Black spinoff debuted on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America in June.
Rogers acquires BCE’s stake in MLSE for $4.7 billion
BCE said it will use the proceeds to reduce debt levels and support its transformation to a tech company.
Creative BC selects 12 prodcos for development support
A total of $600,000 has been allocated to B.C.-owned prodcos to help create original IP.
Indigenous preschool series Chums renewed for season three
The 3D-animated series is broadcast by APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan and TFO.
Corus rebrands lifestyle channels to Home, Flavour
Co-CEO Troy Reeb spoke with Playback about the company’s increased investment in lifestyle and its long-term stability.
CMF to inject $1 million annually into IPF production program
The funders have previously partnered on development funding for short-form series.
Jason Buxton’s Sharp Corner wins top prize at AIFF
Buxton also took home the directing prize over the weekend at the Atlantic International Film Festival.
RIDM reveals New Visions 2024 lineup, allows international films
Canada will be represented by three films at this year’s competition.
CBC renews anthology series Plan B for season three
The renewal comes just over a month since the second season of the English-language series premiered.
Noble Caplan Abrams adds two film, TV agents
Sav Murthy and Rick Gerrits will co-manage a new talent roster in the film and TV department.
OUTtv greenlights six scripted, unscripted titles
The slate includes a co-commission with AMI and a mockumentary featuring drag stars in a reality competition series.
Mark Shopiro upped to head of Prime Video in Canada
The promotion is part of a reorganization of Prime Video’s Canadian, Australian and New Zealand teams, led by Magda Grace.
In Brief: ACTRA names Sandi Ross Award recipients at TIFF
Plus: Mlle Bottine sets its world premiere in Germany and CaribbeanTales names its Big Pitch winners.
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