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BBC Studios adds two directors to T.O. team
Jodi Mackie and Brad Horvath will manage content sales and identify copro opportunities for the British producer/distributor.
Naveen Prasad named president of Vice Canada
The company has also entered into a content and media sales partnership with Bell Media that will see Viceland’s programming air across Bell Media’s platforms.
Toonbox teams with TMNT producer
The Toronto animation company has partnered with Galen Walker to co-develop and produce original IP.
In brief: Netflix’s David Wells to step down as CFO
As well: The NFB’s first interactive VR project Museum of Symmetry launches on Steam and Viveport, a new travel channel launches on Telus Optik, plus more.
In Brief: Lionsgate and UMG sign first-look deal
The companies have partnered to develop TV projects, Chateau Laurier wins Webfest prizes, plus more.
Thunderbird Entertainment to go public via Golden Secret deal
Pending approval of the transaction, which is expected to close by October, Thunderbird will be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
B.C. orgs, Netflix partner on screenwriting initiative
The Pacific Screenwriting Program, supported by Creative BC, CMPA and WGC, is part of the streamer’s $25-million pledge to invest in Canadian creatives.
In Brief: Phil King named Canada lead for Sony Pictures
The former CTV president takes on an added role as SPT moves toward a territory management model, plus more.
Boat Rocker adds eOne SVP for biz and legal affairs
Dina Appleton has joined the Toronto-based company as it continues to expand internationally.
Alt TV drives internet signups for BCE
While TV ad revenues continue to slide, Bell Media parent BCE saw traction with its Alt TV product, targeting condo-dwellers and cord-nevers.
Corus restructures its marketing department
The company’s SVP Dervla Kelly will lead a more streamlined marketing and social digital agency department.
Larysa Kondracki inks first-look deal with Amazon Studios
The Canadian showrunner of Picnic at Hanging Rock will develop and produce original TV series through her Toronto-based Smadginelli banner.
WIFT-T Crystal Awards 2018 - WIFT-T Mentorship Award recipient Zoe Dirse in the director’s chair. Photo by Eddy Perez.
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