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Canadian media
Corus’ TV ratings surge, but how to monetize uptick remains unclear
COVID-19: The company is cancelling its 2020 upfront as it focuses on managing costs and sorting through regulatory issues created by the pandemic. (Unlocked)
Post-production sector innovates as ‘two-phase disaster’ looms
COVID-19: The industry has rapidly introduced work-at-home measures, but is contending with unexpected costs and the reality of a post-production dead zone in the fall. (Unlocked)
‘Be nice and nimble:’ Paul Bronfman’s advice in a crisis
The William F. White International head says the safety and security of employees is priority number one, while the industry works hard to survey the financial damage. (Unlocked)
CMF to give ‘maximum flexibility’ to 1,500 projects affected by COVID-19
The organization also assured the domestic content sector that its program budget for 2020/21 will be “comparable” to the previous year. (Unlocked)
Quebecor lays off 10% of workforce as COVID-19 impact deepens
President and CEO Pierre Karl Peladeau called the temporary job cuts “unavoidable” but said the company is putting in place financial support measures for those affected. (Unlocked)
Canadian Academy postpones CSAs winners announcements
The organization said it remains committed to celebrating the winners, and looks forward to “feteing them properly when the time is right.” (Unlocked)
Taking stock of the on-demand release
Canadian distributors like PNP and Northern Banner Releasing discuss how shifts wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted business. (Unlocked)
COVID-19 task force releases impact-assessment survey
The national survey aims to quantify the cost of production interruptions and measure the impact on companies’ operations. (Unlocked)
Telefilm mulls funding overages due to COVID-19
The funding agency announced increased flexibility with contract requirements and defaults while maintaining its drawdown schedule for financed projects. (Unlocked)
Cineplex temporarily lays off thousands of part-time workers
The exhibition giant is also cutting the salaries of its full-timers and executives as it looks to safeguard the long-term stability of its business amid the COVID-19 crisis. (Unlocked)
BANFF cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
“Cancelling the festival after 41 years of success was not a decision we took lightly, but it was the right thing to do for festival delegates, speakers, and staff,” said chair Randy Lennox.
Playback’s COVID-19 coverage unlocked
While we realize we aren’t the first paywalled publication to take this step, we are fully committed to playing our part in covering and supporting the industry during this unprecedented moment in time.
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