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CBC sets fall 2018 premiere dates
Monday nights see the return of Frankie Drake and Murdoch, while DCTV’s Northern Rescue premieres exclusively on the pubcaster’s TV app and website this fall.
Sony shutters Crackle in Canada
The ad-supported streaming service launched in 2010 offering films and TV on demand.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films June 15 to 21, 2018
La Chute De Sparte hits the top of the list, followed by Quand L’Amour Se Creuse Un Trou at #2 and Identites at #3.
Consolidated revenues dip 4% for Corus in Q3 financials
Decreasing ad revenues in its TV business continued to weigh on the media company’s bottom line.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films June 15 to 21, 2018
The Incredibles 2 flies into the top spot, followed by Ocean’s 8 at #2 and Deadpool 2 at #3.
CMF, Northern Ireland launch three-year copro incentive
The joint incentive will provide a total of $600K over three years for TV and digital media projects.
Blue Ant’s Upfront sees surge in Cancon
As the broadcaster digs deep on niche audiences, its domestic commissions continue to grow.
Telefilm selects 45 projects for Talent to Watch program
The revamped micro-budget funding program will fund projects from Madison Thomas, Reem Morsi and Thyrone Tommy, among others.
Christa Dickenson named new Telefilm exec director
The president and CEO of Interactive Ontario begins her new role on July 30.
Creative Export Strategy includes $7-million funding program
The government’s five-year, $125-million export strategy will also provide increased funding to Telefilm and other Canadian Heritage programs.
Cottonwood teams with Sarah Haasz
The former Family Channel exec has been tapped to help develop the French prodco’s growing North American slate of live-action and animated series.
Canadian entertainment revenues to grow 3.7% per year: report
Internet access and OTT services are driving revenue growth in the industry, according to PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2018-2022.
Telefilm backs Sinking Ship’s Dino Dana movie
The feature, based on the television property about a young paleontologist-in-training, is filming in Toronto.
CBC and Creative BC launch $300K digital fund
The CBC + Creative BC Digital Production Fund will direct at least 50% of its funding to projects led by female creators.
Kim’s Convenience to launch on Netflix internationally
All seasons of the hit comedy series will soon be available on the streamer in select international territories.
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