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CRTC to review CBC, digital media
The commission will look to renew and monitor the pubcaster’s licence, as well as research the financial state of digital media as part of its three-year plan.
The Jews Who Wrote Christmas preps Toronto shoot
The musical documentary, produced by Riddle Films, has sold to eight broadcasters around the world.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs March 27 to April 2, 2017
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them tops the chart, followed by Sing at #2 and Moana at #3.
Production wraps on Anthem
The feature adaptation of the YA novel Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet is produced by Vancouver’s Sepia Films.
Cable in decline, but still top TV delivery method: study
Three quarters of Canadians still pay for TV in some form and most prefer cable. But fibre optic share is steadily rising.
Ricky Gervais boards Bron Animation film
The Office star joins The Willoughbys as narrator and exec producer.
DHX’s Fangbone! bites into more markets
DHX Media has licensed the animated series to eight new linear broadcasters, as well as Netflix.
Lloyd Axworthy doc set for international shoot
Produced by Toronto-based prodco Aperture, the feature will shoot across North America before heading to Cambodia in September.
TSC names Magee Diverse Screenwriter winners
The conference has also named the participants of this year’s WGC Writing Room Intensive with Ins Choi and Kevin White.
Perfume War preps theatrical release
The award-winning doc is tapping a fragrance manufacturer and a Dragon to help push social reach ahead of its premiere.
Sarah Polley eyes next project
With Alias Grace in post-production, the filmmaker has optioned a novel by Toronto-based author Zoe Whittall.
Odd Squad inspires line of games and puzzles
Outset Media will launch branded games based on the Sinking Ship Entertainment-Fred Rogers series next spring.
Canadian Cinema Editors reveal 2017 award nominees
Kim’s Convenience‘s Kye Meechan, Cardinal‘s Teresa De Luca and PAW Patrol‘s Tom Berger are among those vying for top honours at the annual ceremony.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 27 to April 2, 2017
The Juno Awards is at #16, with Masterchef Canada, Big Brother Canada and Anne all in the top 30.
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