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Behind OUTtv’s brand expansion plans
With a new output deal with Breaking Glass Pictures, and following its recent expansion to New Zealand, CEO Brad Danks eyes global growth.
Cedar Island prodco sets roots in Vancouver
Led by Andrew Williamson (pictured) and Henrik Meyer, the newly launched prodco currently has four projects in various stages of production.
Media revenue up 12% for Rogers in Q1
While advertising played its part, the main driver in the revenue increase was higher distribution to the Blue Jays.
In Brief: CRTC unveils Women in Production event
Plus: Felix & Paul nabs $350,000 in funding, ACTRA Montreal celebrates its 75th anniversary and Rogue Bridal gets a premiere date on Blue Ant’s Makeful.
Industry orgs commit to harassment-free creative workplaces
SODEC, CMF, Telefilm, and the OMDC are among the organizations supporting new guiding principles intended to improve workplace safety.
CBC, DCTV in development on Forgiveness
The scripted adaptation is based on Mark Sakamoto’s memoir, which recently won the pubcaster’s 2018 Canada Reads competition.
Canadian editors left out of foreign production boom: report
According to a survey by the Canadian Cinema Editors association, more needs to be done to advance the careers of Canadians at home and in the U.S.
Mary Bredin to exit Guru Studio
The EVP of content and strategy at the Toronto children’s entertainment company is leaving to pursue work as a consultant.
Behind Bell Media’s Pinewood investment
Randy Lennox and Paul Bronfman discuss the road to the deal and how much space it will add to Toronto’s studio inventory.
Bell Fund selects 33 projects to split $2M
Fresh TV, Shaftesbury and marblemedia are among the prodcos chosen to receive Slate Development coin.
eOne acquires Round Room Entertainment
The global studio previously partnered with the New York-based live entertainment company on the PJ Masks tour.
2018 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala - The team behind Pure at the 2018 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala.
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