Darlene Naponse’s drama starring Tantoo Cardinal wins big at the fest, Netflix raising more money for original content, and more.
The Property Brothers will exec produce a single-camera comedy, based on their memoir, which is currently in development with Fox.
The companies have partnered to develop TV projects, Chateau Laurier wins Webfest prizes, plus more.
The agreement also gives Bell Media exclusive first-window access in Canada to Lionsgate’s slate of feature films.
Between voice search, AI and Facebook commissioning scripted content, media leaders assess technology challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
Susan Hummel, former SVP sales and distribution at FremantleMedia International Canada, has been tapped to lead the new office.
The Canadian-American entertainment studio has acquired the U.S. pay-TV network for US$4.4 billion.
The producer-distributor has acquired a stake in UK-based Primal Media, a new company from Gogglebox Entertainment founders Mat Steiner and Adam Wood (pictured).
The Canadian-American entertainment studio has entered an agreement to buy the U.S. pay-TV network Starz for cash and stock.
The California and Vancouver-based company also published its full-year results, posting a 2% dip in overall revenues.
Lionsgate’s slate of nonfiction programming includes, Monica the Medium on Freeform, Hellevator on GSN and Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian, debuting on E! in 2017.
The company has partnered with industry veterans and eight international distributors to remake local-language movies.