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Tyson Media hires Ed de Rivaz as factual SVP
Rivaz has more than a decade of experience in factual, including roles at Great Pacific Media and A+E.
We Forgot to Break Up, Sweet Angel Baby lead DGC film noms
The film and TV winners for the 2024 Directors Guild of Canada Awards will be announced on Oct. 28.
Russians at War producers threaten legal action against TVO
A lawyer for the doc has issued a letter to the TVO board and executive management, calling for them to reverse the decision to pull support.
In Brief: All the Lost Ones to world premiere at Cinéfest
Plus: WIFF names Canadian film prize nominees, Marianne Farley’s FEM wins in La Rochelle, and more.
Cutting Class, Lakeside to produce adult animated comedy feature
Matters Beyond is written and directed by Daniel C. Katz and is slated to wrap production by Q4 2025.
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.
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