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Indiecan picks The Orchard
Written, directed and produced by Kate Twa, the Okanagan Valley-set feature will be released theatrically later this fall.
D360 adds 19 kids titles
The distributor has added 15 series from Toronto’s Skyship Entertainment, as well as marblemedia’s Super Mighty Makers (pictured) and Holy Baloney.
Photo gallery: 2018 WIFT-T Reception at TIFF
The annual fundraiser saw leaders from CBC, Telefilm and TIFF come out to honour the achievements and contributions of Canadian women in the entertainment industry.
Behind Creative Wealth Media and Bron’s prolific partnership
Jason Cloth and Aaron Gilbert discuss how the companies have built a portfolio of nearly 70 features over the past five years.
Comcast beats out Fox in $40 billion bid for Sky
Sky has issued a unanimous recommendation of the offer to its shareholders, urging them to accept the deal “immediately.”
Netflix acquires Peacock Alley’s ‘Cheating Death’
Season one of the Timothy Caulfield-hosted docuseries will launch in North America on Sept. 28.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Sept. 11 to 17, 2018
Ozark comes in at #1, followed by Toronto-shot productions The Handmaid’s Tale and Star Trek: Discovery landing at #5 and #6, respectively.
Deals: Kew Media, Cineflix Rights, Elevation, Blue Ant
Kew Media inks a three-year distribution deal with Channel 5 for a trio of scripted properties, Blue Ant to air BBC Studios’ wildlife series Dynasties in simulcast, plus more.
Canadian short Milk to get feature treatment via New Line
Santiago Menghini will direct the feature adaption of his award-winning film, with The Nun‘s James Wan producing.
CFC unveils 2018 Prime Time recipients
Michael Rinaldi, Jessica Meya and Sophia Fabiilli are among the six up-and-coming creatives selected for the annual program.
FIN Atlantic ’18: Audience of Chairs picks up four prizes
At the close of the fest, Deanne Foley’s project nabbed awards for best film and best direction, while best documentary went to Renee Blanchar’s Nos Hommes Dans L’Ouest.
McGlynn, de Pencier in the running for DGC’s feature film prize
Kyle Rideout and Keith Behrman round out the list for the annual award, while the guild also announced its Discovery nominees.
Bell Media sets the stage for The Launch
The singing competition, which will return for a second season in early 2019, has added Sarah McLachlan as a celebrity mentor.
Atomic Cartoons to produce Princesses Wear Pants
The Vancouver animation company has optioned the rights to Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim’s best-selling book series for TV.
Ricky Zoom races onto TV
The new animated preschool series from eOne will premiere in spring/summer 2019 in France, Italy and LatAm.
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