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Canada’s Super Channel has picked up the eight-episode comedy drama Upright, co-written by and starring Tim Minchin, from Entertainment One (eOne).

The Canadian media company Channel Zero has launched Channel Zero Studios, which will develop and produce original scripted content for all platforms.

Julie Bristow, president and CEO of Bristow Global Media (BGM), is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities, with Marlo Miazga, currently VP of content, to step into the top role.

Don McDonald, president and CEO of Canada's Super Channel, is streamlining the company’s executive team, including naming a chief content officer.

Donald Lizotte has been named the new general manager and chief revenue officer of CBC & Radio-Canada Media Solutions, effective February 24, 2020.

Bell Media has secured a new long-term exclusive deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution that brings original programming from WarnerMedia’s HBO Max to Canada, starting in 2020.

Jean Mongeau, who has spent more than 25 years with CBC/Radio-Canada, is leaving his post as general manager and chief revenue officer to pursue new opportunities.

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada are teaming up once again to feature a series of events at MIPJunior and MIPCOM that celebrate diversity.

Portfolio Entertainment has expanded into feature film distribution, unveiling a MIPCOM slate that includes three new acquisitions and a remastered holiday classic.

Sienna Films and Streel Films have unveiled the cast of the new CBC original series The Trickster, which has begun production in Ontario.