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Deals: Fred Media, Cineflix Rights, Sinking Ship
Blue Ant Media and Quebecor Content pick up Australian lifestyle series, Cineflix Rights sells true crime shows to the U.K., and more.
Newen acquires majority stake in Johnson Production Group
The Vancouver-headquartered company produces about 40 movies a year for broadcast television and streaming.
Actor Scott Cavalheiro turns director for gritty thriller Plan C
The film is now in production in the GTA and Windsor-Essex, with Vivica A. Fox among the lead cast.
Toronto events grant falls short as lifeline for local film festivals
Organizers say the $2 million Special Events Stabilization Initiative won’t be enough to offset rising costs.
CBC selects seven scripted projects for AccessCBC
Fifteen participants across seven projects were chosen in the scripted streams of comedy, drama and kids.
In Brief: Telefilm supports 26 small film festivals with $245,000
Plus: Werner Herzog fetes a Canadian filmmaker, Norman Jewison is honoured with a commemorative stamp, Canadian films receive New Dawn Fund support, and more.
Canada-France Series Lab sets 2024-25 projects
The four scripted series selected include action thrillers, period dramas and a romantic comedy.
Submissions open for Playback’s 10 to Watch
The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2024 edition of 10 to Watch is Aug. 15. Apply here.
AIFF unveils three world premieres for 2024 festival
The Atlantic International Film Festival lineup includes the Nova Scotia-shot feature Monica’s News.
Blink49 inks first-look deal with industry vet Pancho Mansfield
The deal reunites the producer with his former eOne colleagues, John Morayniss and Carolyn Newman.
Five Canadian features among TIFF Discovery programme
The films are part of a 24-title lineup that includes 20 world premieres.
CRTC gives CBC regulatory relief for Olympics, Paralympics
The ruling allows CBC to exclude its coverage of the sporting events from the calculations of its CPE and PNI requirements.
Rogers reports 7% increase in media revenue for Q2
Rogers Communications saw an overall revenue increase of 1% for the quarter, coming to $5.09 billion.
Studio BRB inks deal with Endemol Shine North America
EXCLUSIVE: The B.C.-based prodco will develop and produce an unscripted series with the global content creator.
CBC renews Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan
The hosts and celebrity guests will continue their cross-country tour searching for paranormal activity in season two.
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