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Catherine Tait says CBC remains committed to indie producers
The CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO addressed concerns over modifications in its latest CRTC licence renewal on a panel at Content Canada.
Clement Virgo debuts ‘most personal film to date’ with Brother
TIFF ’22: With a goal of authenticity, Virgo and producer Damon D’Oliveira cast actors with a deep understanding of the immigrant experience.
Blue Ant Studios’ Prince Andrew doc slated for Peacock
The documentary, directed by Jamie Crawford, is part of Peacock’s virtual DocFest and will premiere on Oct. 5.
In Brief: CaribbeanTales announces The Big Pitch cohort
Plus: WildBrain renews CEO Eric Ellenbogen’s contract, the Toronto International Film Festival reveals its 2022 Industry Selects lineup, and more.
CBC renews Moonshine for a third season
Production is underway on the third season of the original dramedy, created by Sheri Elwood and produced by Six Eleven Media and eOne.
First-ever Canadian Screen Music Awards announces nominees
Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla got a leading two nominations for the awards, put on by the Screen Composers Guild of Canada.
CBC’s Sort Of tops DGC Awards TV nominations
The Porter, Yellowjackets and Transplant also earned nominations for the DGC Awards.
Shane Belcourt’s Warrior Strong goes to action in Northern Ontario
L.A.-based Quiver Distribution has acquired global rights to the film and plans to secure international sales at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
CMPA petitions Heritage Minister to send back CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewal
The petition has been supported by a number of industry orgs, including the Indigenous Screen Office, the Black Screen Office and the Documentary Organization of Canada.
Production begins on CBC’s Plan B in Montreal
The English-language version of KOTV’s French-language anthology has also added new cast members and is set for a winter 2023 premiere.
CBC, Ngozi Paul expand FreeUp! Emancipation Day special
Paul talks about building on the partnership for the special and how the relationship with CBC began.
In brief: CBC’s Canada’s Ultimate Challenge starts shooting
Plus: Vancouver’s Spark Animation Festival selects its jury for fall and Christa Dickenson makes her first strategic move at CPAC.
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