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Playback presents its 2024 Best of the Year
We’ve named 11 people, companies and projects that found ways to inspire, surprise and impress us this year.
Forum RIDM names 2024 grant, support recipients
The awards for the 20th edition of the Forum RIDM were announced at its closing ceremony.
Cameron Bailey looks ahead to TIFF’s 50th anniversary
The Toronto International Film Festival CEO says the 50th edition will also be a chance to look forward to its 2026 content market launch.
CMF reports uptick in Indigenous, diverse key roles in 2023-24
The statistics were part of CMF’s second demographics report, which uses data from its Persona-ID system.
Sidelined: The QB and Me kicks off as Tubi’s top title in Canada
Tubi says its new original film accounted for 19.9% of views on the service in Canada during its first week.
Family Law season three leads Global’s winter lineup
The new season of the legal drama from Vancouver-based author Susin Nielsen debuts in early January.
Blue Ant Studios, Australia’s WildBear set co-financing deal
The companies will co-fund three factual series, with Blue Ant retaining worldwide distribution rights.
CBC, DOC launch mental health program for doc filmmakers
The initiative will provide documentary film productions with $1,000 to spend on mental health support.
Really Happy Someday takes Best Canadian Feature at WFF
The winners at this year’s Whistler Film Festival were announced as part of an awards ceremony held on Dec. 8.
The Apprentice receives two Golden Globe nominations
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two also picked up two nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Hot Sheet: Netflix’s Arcane explodes in demand in Canada
Behind Arcane, Max’s The Penguin and Netflix’s Stranger Things rose in demand.
Deals: Blue Ant, Apple TV+, Boat Rocker, Sinking Ship, Unbankable
Blue Ant Studios announces deals in Australia and New Zealand, Sinking Ship secures deals in multiple continents, and more.
ITV, Roku partner on FAST channel launches in Canada
The Graham Norton Show Channel will launch on Dec. 17.
CMPA, IATSE Local 411 set tentative agreement
The new agreement is subject to ratification and covers craftservice providers and honeywagon operators in Ontario.
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