AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoPublishing & Screen Adaptations: TIFF announced its 2026 gala/special presentations lineup, including the North American premiere of the live-action “Look Back” manga adaptation and major Canadian ties like “I Play Rocky” and “Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend.” YA & Film Rights: Red Sage Studios and Sun Distribution added YA rom-com “Son of the Mob,” adapting Gordon Korman’s novel, with production planned in Canada. Media Industry: A U.S. judge issued a temporary restraining order pausing the $111B Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, as antitrust lawsuits argue it would shrink competition and raise prices. Tech & Data Centres: Meta defended its proposed $13B data centre plan before Sturgeon County council, facing questions about water, power demand, and a ban on Canadian news. Canada Tech Crime: Magnet Forensics sued a former contractor over alleged iPhone hacking trade-secret theft. Health & Safety: Rabies confirmed in an Ottawa-area bat; officials urge safe handling and immediate action after any bite or scratch. Environment: Wildfire smoke continues to trigger air-quality warnings in parts of Canada.
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