Amazing Race Canada renewed for seventh run
The hit format has been greenlit for another season after continuing to bring in big ratings in season six.
Must-carry, multi-ethnic channel pitches go before the CRTC
Next week, eight media companies will vie for the right to operate a multilingual, multi-ethnic programming service for Canadians’ basic cable.
Ottawa studio campus gets go-ahead with NCC
The approval paves the way for construction to begin on four 20,000-square-foot sound stages, which are scheduled to be operational by mid-2020.
Land of Nod sets up in Vancouver
Written and directed by actor Rogan Christopher (Bitten), the feature follows a narcotics detective as he investigates an overdose.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Nov. 13 to 19, 2018
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina comes in at #1, followed by Marvel’s Daredevil and Stranger Things at #2 and #3, respectively.
Telefilm’s Jean-Claude Mahe to retire
The organization’s director of public and governmental affairs has spearheaded a number of influential initiatives during his two-decade tenure, including the launch of Telefilm’s Talent Fund.
In Brief: UBCP/ACTRA announces award honourees
Plus, Montreal’s UNLTD launches its VR project Trinity and Hot Docs names Lalita Krishna as co-chair of its board of directors.
Play Management expands footprint with Toronto office
The Vancouver-based talent agency has hired veteran Toronto agent Meagan Allison-Hancock to lead the new outpost.
Francophone media gets boost in fall economic statement
The government said it will invest $14.6 million over five years on a Francophone digital platform with TV5Monde public broadcasters.
Gloria Ui Young Kim rolls on her debut feature
Winner of the WIDC’s 2016 Feature Film prize, Queen of the Morning Calm stars Tina Jung and Jesse LaVercombe.
WildBrain to produce digital magic for Irish toy co
DHX Media’s digital kids network will helm content, YouTube and ad strategies for The Irish Fairy Door Company.
Revenues dip slightly for eOne in latest financials
Strong growth in its family and brands business was offset by declines on the film and TV side, and one-off restructuring costs.
Netflix commissions first Quebec feature
Produced by Montreal-based Couronne Nord, the untitled thriller marks the prodco’s feature film debut.
Nathalie Cloutier upped at NFB’s French Documentary Studio
The producer, whose credits include The Amina Profile and RIDM winner A Delicate Balance, has been with the Studio since 2010.
Paul Lewis joins World Congress of Science and Factual Producers
The veteran factual exec has been named conference director at the annual market for unscripted producers, distributors and broadcasters.
WIFT-T Reception at TIFF - Mr. D actress Naomi Snieckus with Diana Coatsworth from The Detail. Photo by Eduardo Pereira from Eddy Perez Photography.
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