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Hot Sheet: SNL takes top Canadian demand following season finale

Disney+’s Andor led digital original demand in Canada after the release of its final three episodes.

National Film Board of Canada’s 2025-28 strategic plan underway

NFB chairperson Suzanne Guèvremont discusses the organization’s goals over the next four years.

Rogers proposes single financial contribution at CRTC hearings

The CMPA also presented two models for IPE requirements on day seven of the CRTC’s Cancon hearings.

Cameron Pictures hires Karen Tsang in VP role

The prodco also promoted Caledonia Brown to supervising producer and VP of operations.

Telefilm Canada appoints three deputy directors

The directors are all part of the organization’s business affairs division.

Canadian producers head to second Cross Continental Forum

The second annual forum will see producers spanning four continents take part in the five-day event.

ACTRA warns CRTC of AI threat to on-screen performers

Executives at Bell Media, TLN Media Group and Elevation Pictures shared their stances on IP ownership and the Commission’s proposed 15-point system at Thursday’s Cancon hearing.

5’7 Films partners with Kevin Healey on multi-genre slate

EXCLUSIVE: The prodco, co-founded by Adam Rodness and Stu Stone, is also partnering with Trailer Park Boys’ Robb Wells.

Deals: Postmedia Studios, ATN, Keshet International

Postmedia Studios partners with VEEPS to bring the live concert streaming service to Canada, ATN expands to 54 channels on Rogers, and more.

In Brief: Beza Hailu’s in-progress feature wins in Cannes

The CW acquires season four of Global’s Family Law, David Bezmozgis to direct adaptation of his novel The Betrayers, and more.

Showrunner debate takes centre stage at CRTC hearings

Labour groups, the BSO, Meridian Artists and Quebecor put the spotlight on key creative roles on day five of the proceedings in Gatineau, Que.

TVA Group announces more job cuts in TV division

The latest announcement of the 30 job cuts follows two major restructurings from the company in 2023.

White Pine Pictures options rights for cybersecurity book

President Peter Raymont plans to adapt Ronald J. Deibert’s non-fiction novel into a drama series.

Les Productions Spécimen’s Faux Gun begins filming in Quebec

The film, which follows a young man in Quebec City spiraling into a life of crime, is set for a 2026 release from H264.

CFC to honour three with inaugural Founder’s Council Award

Jennifer Podemski, Don McKellar and Rick Mercer will be the first recipients of the Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award at this year’s CFC Gala.