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CMF exec Maurice Boucher dies at age 52
A veteran communications and marketing professional, Boucher joined the CMF from Tele-Quebec in 2012.
CBC launches news content for kids
The Canadian pubcaster is rolling out CBC Kids News, a digital-first platform designed to improve media literacy among children.
Photo gallery: 2018 TIFF by Deluxe party
This year’s annual TIFF by Deluxe soiree celebrated the creative talent behind the films at this year’s festival.
Ken MacDonald to retire from Discovery
After a 15-year career at the factual net, MacDonald will be stepping down as GM and VP of Discovery Networks later this year.
Foroughi, Boland score Harold Greenberg funding
Closing out its fiscal year, the Fund invested $1 million across 94 features through its script development program, including Summer With Hope and We’re All In This Together.
Unite 9, Plan B win big at Prix Gemeaux gala
Aetios Productions’ prison drama and KOTV’s freshman sci-fi series (pictured) were awarded at the annual event, which honours the best in Quebec television.
TIFF ’18: Sebastien Pilote’s Fireflies Are Gone wins best Canadian feature
The award for best first Canadian feature went to Katherine Jerkovic’s Roads in February.
APTN sets up Anaana’s Tent
The English-language children’s variety show, produced by Taqqut Productions, aims to teach kids Inuit values and Inuktitut words.
Saban Capital acquires Sim and Panavision, forms new entity
Media mogul and Saban Capital chairman Haim Saban said the deal aims to “capitalize on explosive growth in content spending” in recent years.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Sept. 4 to 10, 2018
Ozark comes in at #1, followed by Toronto-shot series The Handmaid’s Tale and Star Trek: Discovery at #3 and #6, respectively.
Deals: Serendipity Point, Gusto Worldwide, Indiecan
YouTube Premium nabs Serendipity Point Films’ copro Museo, Indiecan Entertainment picks up Corey Stanton’s first film, and more.
TriBro moving ahead with Pickering studios in spring 2019
Following a number of holdups, president Peter Apostolopoulos says construction on the 400,000-square-foot studio facility will begin next year.
Distributor profile: Red Arrow Studios International
Shirley Bowers, the company’s VP of sales and acquisitions for North America, discusses boarding Blood Horn with DCTV and opportunities in the Canadian market.
Photo gallery: 2018 CMPA Indiescreen Awards
The evening saw Simone Urdl and Jennifer Weiss from The Film Farm and Prowler Film’s Caitlin Grabham honoured for their work.
Vancouver’s Bardel strengthens Netflix ties
The animation service provider has partnered with Wonderstorm to produce The Dragon Prince for the SVOD.
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