ICON animators join IATSE

The animation studio is the fourth to join the union in British Columbia.

Prime Video greenlights seven Canadian originals, partners with NHL

The greenlit projects include three from comedy icon Tom Green.

Deals: Peacock, Nelvana, Guru Studio

Peacock acquires Jen Markowitz’s doc Summer Qamp, Nelvana’s Millie Magnificent lands more presales, and more.

Rob McCallum to direct doc about game designer John Romero

The doc is based on Romero’s memoir Doom Guy: Life in First Person and is currently in development.

Sherry Media Group acquires Canadian rights to Curl Power

The Josephine Anderson feature doc will be released in theatres under Sherry Media Group’s The Impact Series banner on Oct. 11.

Cutting Class Media

Joshua Bowen, Carly Sacks launch Cutting Class Media

EXCLUSIVE: The former Blue Ant execs will work with Bracken Burns at the new production and distribution outfit.

Campanelli to helm feature film Human Fly

The film is based on the true story of a Montreal stuntman who inspired a Marvel character.

BANFF ’24 dispatches: Unscripted buyers, The CW, Sean Cohan

Panellists took on a host of challenging subjects, from coproductions to how Canadian content is seen around the world.

Satan Wants You

Satan Wants You wins top Canadian prize at Rockie Awards

The Grand Jury Prize was won by HBO’s The Last of Us, which also picked up best Drama Series: English Language.

Production

Pink Paper finds ‘significant gap’ in 2SLGBTQIA+ representation

More than half of media industry professionals surveyed for the study said Canadian-funded content does not sufficiently support the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ stories and professionals.

BYUtv renews Sphere’s Saving Me for two seasons

The third and fourth seasons are expected to be delivered in 2026.

Alberta expands film, TV tax credit program genre eligibility

The government has also introduced a rural incentive for foreign-owned productions and application flexibility.

Reelworld releases guideline on representation of racialized women

The #HerFrameMatters Protocol Guideline is intended to provide direction to production companies, broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Whistler Fest appoints Robin Smith to lead programming

The Blue Ice Docs CEO takes over from Paul Gratton, who has served as director of film programming since 2012.

Corus’s Troy Reeb addresses specialty shakeup at BANFF

BANFF ’24: Canadian broadcasters and producers discussed the challenges and opportunities in the sector across two panels.