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Hot Sheet: House of the Dragons reigns over Canadian demand
Prime Video’s The Boys continued to lead demand for digital originals in the first week of July.
CMF reveals digital creators pilot program cohort
The program allocated $438,050 in funding to various projects and individual digital creators.
Prime Video cancels American Rust after rescuing season two
The crime drama from Boat Rocker starred Jeff Daniels and was created by Dan Futterman.
Photo Gallery: 2024 Latin Forum
The inaugural Latin Forum was held at Toronto’s Lula Lounge on July 17.
CPAC asks CRTC to consider wholesale fee increase
The public affairs channel says it will require additional funds in two years to support its operations.
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.
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