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Feature film industry calls out CRTC for leaving movies “out in the cold”
A group of movie industry pros signed a list of comments directed to the CRTC in response to the new Online Streaming Act.
Aisha Evelyna’s debut feature Seahorse rolls in Toronto
Filming on the drama wraps on July 15, with a tentative release set for September 2025.
Incendo teams up with Meet Cute on development slate
The initial projects stem from five celebrity-driven podcasts.
Boat Rocker’s feature doc War Game lands U.S. distributor
The feature from Jesse Moss will receive a summer theatrical release before hitting VOD in the fall.
Corus Entertainment’s Doug Murphy exits; Troy Reeb, John Gossling named co-CEOs
Corus Entertainment CEO Doug Murphy is exiting after 21 years with the company.
Hot Sheet: Bridgerton jumps in demand in Canada
Ted Lasso made a comeback to the demand charts, coming in at No. 3 on the digital list.
CMPA files appeal for judicial review of CRTC Corus decision
The CRTC decision in May reduced Corus’ programs of national interest requirements and also extended the company’s CPE under-expenditure repayment deadline.
CMF, SODEC partner on Quebec-made kids animation
Launching this fall, the new joint program could cover up to 80% of eligible costs to develop a series.
Bell Fund announces $1.6 million for 11 projects
Seven fiction and four doc series receiving funding from the program.
In Brief: Scared Shitless to world premiere at Fantasia
Plus: Echo Media announces copros at MIFA 2024, Jenny Lee-Gilmore wins WIDC Advantage Award, and more.
Douglas Hunter novel optioned by filmmaker Jesse Thomas Cook
The Collingwood Film Company project follows an early 17th Century European first-encounter with Ontario.
IPF announces $2.4 million funding slate for Cogeco program
The new round of funding gives support to eleven companies and television series.
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.
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