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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films June 1 to 7, 2018
La Chute De Sparte nabs the top spot, followed by Indian Horse at #2 and La Bolduc at #3.
Cameras roll on Northern Rescue
The 10-part series for CBC and Netflix is now filming in Parry Sound, ON.
She Never Died wraps in North Bay
The female-led “sister sequel” to Jason Krawczyk’s 2015 horror comedy He Never Died is directed by Audrey Cummings.
Travelers, Giver win at Rockie Awards
Canadian projects took home eight awards from the annual Banff World Media Festival Program Competition.
Minister Joly on building ties with China
The Minister of Canadian Heritage talked to Playback magazine about the growing opportunities for Canadian prodcos in China, and the business challenges that remain.
Bristow Global Media ups Daniel Bourre
As the prodco looks to expand its kids content slate, its appointed the former TVO producer as EP, Kids.
Amaze hires new director of development
Natalie Urquhart (pictured) will oversee the Toronto prodco’s Canadian development slate.
Ideacom starts production on copro Human+
Produced with Paris, France-based Bonne Pioche, the hour-long doc series explores advancements in sensory technology.
Banff ’18: CMF adds digital-first funding trigger
Minister of Canadian Heritage Melanie Joly made the announcement during her keynote address, while also discussing the CRTC’s recent programming distribution report.
Banff ’18: Netflix partners on Diversity of Voices initiative
The global streamer has signed a five-year commitment as title partner of the program, which supports underrepresented creative producers.
Deals: Syndicado, CCI Entertainment, Love Nature
Toronto-based Syndicado takes the U.S. digital distribution rights to over 100 hours of factual content, including paranormal series Most Haunted, plus more.
Bell Media takes part ownership in Just For Laughs Group
Following the announcement of its specialty rebrands, and as the media co inks its latest deal, president Randy Lennox discusses how the pieces fit together.
NBC Entertainment’s formidable franchise strategy
Paul Telegdy, president of the alternative and reality group, on developing TV brands that engage robust audiences for decades.
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