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Cineflix Rights VP discusses working with Canadian partners
Cineflix VP Felicia Litovitz breaks down the distributor’s work in Canada as it announced a 60-hour content deal with Go Button Media.
Hot Sheet: Bridgerton rises on digital, overall TV charts
Saturday Night Live saw another boost in demand to keep its No. 2 spot on the TV chart.
Rogers inks multi-year licensing deals with NBCUniversal, WBD
Upfronts ’24: Busy upfront sees Rogers align with two U.S. media partners, announce re-ups of serial hit series.
New Metric Media inks first-look deal with Sasha Leigh Henry
The award-winning creator will develop and produce projects for film, television and theatre for the prodco.
Warner Bros. Discovery to end Corus content, trademark deals
Some of the long-running arrangements between the companies will end on Dec. 31, affecting a number of Corus-owned specialty channels.
ISO to administer CMF’s $10 million Indigenous Program
The Indigenous Screen Office estimates its total funding administration will hit $37 million once it assumes the program in 2025.
Heritage Minister says base contributions are a ‘first step’
BANFF ’24: Minister St-Onge spoke with Playback about the next steps to implement Bill C-11 and modernize the sector.
Magic in the Mountains: Banff World Media Festival turns 45
Executive director Jenn Kuzmyk and former Festival leader Pat Ferns discuss BANFF’s 45-year legacy.
Stan Cho named Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
Cho takes over the culture portfolio from Neil Lumsden, who will now serve as Minister of Sport.
Bell Media sticks with winning formula in 2024-25
Content execs Justin Stockman and Carlyn Klebuc discuss keeping the momentum going for Crave and CTV.
Entertainment One rebrands to Lionsgate Canada
EXCLUSIVE: The rebrand comes roughly six months after Lionsgate acquired eOne’s film and TV assets and the Canadian business from Hasbro.
Rezolution Pictures launches animation division
The Montreal prodco has brought in industry veteran Delna Bhesania to head the new division.
Allegations of Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism hit CBC doc, news units in open letter
The letter was signed by nearly 700 doc workers, and was issued by the Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC) and the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC).
Wabung Anung, Sea to Sky team up for Richard Wagamese doc
Jules Arita Koostachin is attached to direct the documentary, which will be pitched at the Indigenous Screen Summit.
In Brief: Epic Storyworlds hires Chantal Cloutier for brand role
Plus: Dark Slope secures a $1.5 million investment from Relay Ventures, the Canadian Sync Awards winners are announced, and more.
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