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Military drama Out Standing underway in Montreal, Hamilton
The film is directed by Mélanie Charbonneau and based on Sandra Perron’s memoir Out Standing In The Field.
David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds to compete at Cannes
Guy Maddin’s co-directed dark comedy Rumours and Canadian copro The Apprentice also joins the lineup for the French film festival.
Tom Hastings out at Paramount+ as cuts hit Canadian team
Hastings is one of a number of Canadian employees that are being laid off this week, Playback has learned.
Martini Films acquires majority stake in Lighthouse Pictures
The Langley, B.C.-based company says the deal will allow it to expand its service and production operations.
Farpoint Films, Super Channel extend content deal
Farpoint will produce an additional 150 hours of unscripted and scripted content for the network over the next year.
Annie Bradley re-elected as DGC Ontario chair
The re-election marks Bradley’s third term as chair of the guild, a position she’s held since 2020.
Writers Guild of Canada prepares for strike vote in CMPA talks
The WGC and the producers association have been in talks to renew their Independent Production Agreement since last October.
First World War pilot Ghosts Have Warm Hands films in Toronto
Production on the pilot is taking place at the Immersion Room virtual production studio.
Wattpad Webtoon promotes Jason Goldberg to head of global film
Alessandra Ferreri has been elevated to VP of content in a number of other promotions at the Toronto and L.A. company.
Epic Story Media, Jakks Pacific giddy up for Wild Manes
The new partnership will see Epic produce a 2D-animated series that will launch on YouTube Kids this summer.
105ive Films, Goggle Boy Films option Haunted Canada books
EXCLUSIVE: The prodcos are developing a teen-focused horror series based on the Scholastic Canada anthology.
OUTtv rebrands U.K. streaming service to OUTflix
Formerly Froot.tv, the subscription-based platform has expanded its reach in Europe through a deal with Allente.
Canadian producers on copro synergy with New Zealand
Attendees of a recent trade mission to New Zealand discuss why teaming up is key in the current content market and what local buyers are looking for.
KOTV format Zenith sells to Spain, the U.K., Australia
An adaptation of the musical competition series will go into production in Spain next fall.
Hot Sheet: Prime Video series sweep digital originals top three
Hazbin Hotel leads the digital chart for the 10th consecutive week.
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