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Marketing executive Stacey Brooks dies at 50
Brooks was director of marketing at Super Channel, which announced her death following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Blue Ice Docs boards Sean Cisterna doc Silver Screamers
The documentary follows eight senior citizens as they endeavour to create a horror film.
Telefilm allocates $21.6M to 22 French-language features
The films are receiving funding under the Production Program and include dramas, comedies, sci-fi fantasy titles and a musical.
CBC unveils spring/summer podcast slate
The lineup includes a podcast on a 2015 curling scandal, produced by Vancouver’s Kelly & Kelly and Ed Helms’ Pacific Electric Pictures.
Pinewood Toronto Studios taps Sarah Farrell as general manager
Farrell has been with Pinewood since 2013, working in legal, HR and client relations.
Hot Docs ’24: Heather Haynes puts spotlight back on films
The Hot Docs programming director discusses some of this year’s major discoveries and broader challenges in the doc sector.
CBC cancels Run the Burbs after three seasons
Star and co-creator Andrew Phung announced via social media that CBC did not renew the series for a fourth season.
Rogers, Amazon, NHL ink two-year Monday Night hockey deal
Under the deal, Prime Video will become the home of Monday Night Games in Canada starting in the 2024-25 season.
WGC members overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike
UPDATED: Both the WGC and the CMPA said they are committed to negotiating a deal after WGC members voted 96.5% in favour of a strike.
Bell Media launches 10 FAST channels
The English- and French-language channels include news, lifestyle and factual programming, and a comedy franchise.
BANFF names 2024 participants for ISS Pitch Forum
The third Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum will take place at the Banff World Media Festival on June 9.
Attraction, Sovimage win AQPM company of the year award
Attraction and Sovimage won the honour in the film and television categories, respectively.
Two Canadian docs set for Sunny Side pitch competition
Sybilla Patrizia’s The Shape of Blue and Ari Cohen’s Ancient Baby Beasts are among 42 projects selected for the pitch competition in France.
Reelworld unveils 2024 E20, Producer Program participants
The Emerging 20 Program provides screenwriting mentorship, while the Producer Program provides training on the business side of the industry.
Border2Border kicks off comedy web series Settle Down in Toronto
The series follows a successful queer matchmaker who struggles with his own love life and will release on OUTtv.com next year.
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