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The Carmilla Movie to hit theatres in October
In addition to its one-night-only theatrical release, the film will be available to global audiences to stream on Fullscreen.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Sept. 19 to 25, 2017
The Handmaid’s Tale moves into the top spot, with Narcos at #2 and Stranger Things at #3.
Bron, Media Res to adapt Cronenberg’s Scanners for TV
As Bron looks to bolster its TV development slate, the companies jointly acquired the rights to David Cronenberg’s 1981 sci-fi horror.
Netflix investment news rocks CMF Showcase
As industry players converged on Ottawa to promote the screen industry, a news leak about a $500 million investment from the SVOD set the room abuzz with questions and anticipation.
Bell Media ends BravoFACT, MuchFACT
The decision to cancel the programs comes after the CRTC in May deleted the condition of licence requiring Bell Media to contribute to the funds.
CraveTV partners with JFL on comedy specials
Hour-long specials from Canadian comics Debra DiGiovanni, Darcy Michael and Graham Chittenden will debut on the streamer in 2018.
Banger, LaRue, Aetios, DCTV nab Int’l Emmy noms
Hip-Hop Evolution, Tokyo Trial and The Amazing Gayl Pile are among the 44 projects nominated.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Sept. 11 to 17, 2017
The Amazing Race Canada tops the chart, with Still Standing at #22.
Scott Garvie re-elected as CMPA chair
As change continues to reverberate through the industry, this year’s election saw a record 53 candidates run for a place on the board.
Knowledge Network launching two new B.C. history projects
The pubcaster is set to commission a four-part series and 150 short films for the province’s sesquicentennial anniversary.
Rob Heydon Productions adds VP of development
Duane Murray will work on upcoming feature projects including The Wanting 2, The Babe and The Devil Knows Your Name.
eOne takes Peppa Pig to Japan
TV Tokyo has snapped up the hit preschool series, while Sega Toys prepares to launch a country-wide consumer products program.
Bell Fund launches four pilot programs
The changes come after the fund retired a number of its programs last month following the CRTC’s revised policy framework for Certified Independent Production Funds.
Joan Lambur exits Breakthrough, launches new prodco
Toronto-based Lambur Productions aims to be a new major player in children’s and family programming, with prodco Sinking Ship on board as an investor.
Mercury Filmworks promotes key execs
Chantal Ling has been upped to VP, original series and coproductions, while Jefferson Allen is now VP studio operations.
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