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Gusto TV to launch in Singapore
The rollout marks the first time Gusto has launched a linear channel outside of Canada.
Kew Media inks deals for Frankie Drake, Bellevue
The Toronto-based distributor has signed deals with broadcasters across Central and Eastern Europe.
How local companies are taking advantage of B.C.’s production boom
For the first time in its history, Burnaby’s The Bridge Studios is fully occupied by a local prodco, Shawn Williamson’s Brightlight Pictures.
Scanline VFX expands with Montreal studio
Headed by Geoffrey Baumann, the Munich-based visual effects studio will open its Quebec operation next month.
Around 13% of Canadians pirate content: MTM
The latest report from the Media Technology Monitor reveals how many Canadians who pay for TV services still pirate film and TV.
CFC names Cineplex film program residents
Brooke Banning, Evren Boisjoli and Isa Benn are among the 19 producers, writers, editors and directors chosen for the annual Cineplex Entertainment Film Program.
Talking TV development with Hannah Cheesman
Ahead of the Toronto Screenwriting Conference, Playback caught up with the Whatever, Linda co-creator to talk about the winding road from webseries to television.
Deals: PNP, Blue Ant Media, Sinking Ship
Vancouver’s Pacific Northwest Pictures nabs the Canadian rights to Girls of The Sun (pictured), plus more.
CBC cancels On the Money
The pubcaster said the cancellation comes as it redirects more of its financial resources toward its digital platforms.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand June 12 to 18, 2018
13 Reasons Why tops the list, followed by The Handmaid’s Tale (pictured) at #2 and Sense8 at #3.
IPF backs 17 scripted digital projects
She Said Films’ Running With Violet, LoCo Motion Pictures’ How to Buy a Baby and LaRue Entertainment’s The Amazing Gayl Pile were among the recipients.
Crown and Anchor aims to show a darker side of Newfoundland
The feature film, which makes its Canadian premiere at the Nickel Independent Film Festival in St. John’s, is written by Newfoundlanders Matt Wells and Michael and Andrew Rowe.
In brief: Technicolor adds to Toronto VFX team
Plus: The documentary channel boards the NSI’s IndigiDocs, Jasper Savage’s Jessica, Jessica nabs two awards at the 2018 Breakthroughs film fest and more.
Frontieres adds Canadian projects to official selection
Fantasia’s international copro market for genre projects has also added a new pitch and development session for emerging filmmakers from the Arctic.
Netflix picks up Pixcom’s Vertige
The psychological thriller, which is currently being adapted in France, is now available on the streamer’s Canadian service.
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