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YouTube taps DHX Media to launch paid content channels
TVWEBWith other Canadian partners on board, the web video platform’s subscription-based services will launch in 10 world markets.
May 9, 2013
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Prairie producers receive Rogers development loans
FUNDINGTVThe fund, which is open to indie producers of Alberta and Manitoba, will begin accepting applications for its second round starting in July.
May 3, 2013
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Comweb and WFW complete $40 million refinancing deal
FILMTVThe agreement with BMO allows the production rental giant to continue stocking up on new equipment to serve a resurgent Canadian production sector.
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Film accelerator CineCoup unveils top 15
FILMFUNDINGWEBThe top projects, revealed Wednesday night, come from Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Toronto and Halifax.
May 2, 2013
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Kirstine Stewart leaves CBC for Twitter Canada
TVWEBStewart, the pubcaster’s EVP English Services since 2011, is to become managing director of Twitter Canada.
10 To Watch: Charlotte Sullivan
PEOPLE/COMPANIESOne of the lead characters on Rookie Blue, greenlit for a second season just weeks after its debut, she’s also up for her turn as Marilyn Monroe in History Channel’s The Kennedys
10 To Watch: Missy Peregrym
PEOPLE/COMPANIESThere was a moment while playing Rookie Blue character Andy McNally when Missy Peregrym had to ask herself, “Why am I saying her lines in real life?”
10 To Watch: Amy Matysio
PEOPLE/COMPANIESJust wrapped a stage run of one-woman play The Syringa Tree, earned a Canadian Comedy Award nod with her troupe General Fools and currently in development on her series inSAYSHAble, co-created with Minds Eye Entertainment for Citytv.
10 To Watch: Kyle Mac
NEWSDiscovered on CBC’s Triple Sensation, Mac has landed guest spots on Flashpoint and Unnatural History as well as snagging a cast spot on Shaftesbury’s Baxter
10 To Watch: Adam Higgs
PEOPLE/COMPANIESWriting professionally for two years, Higgs has snagged gigs with Marvel Comics, animated series and Republic of Doyle. Now he’s working on a slew of new film and TV projects.
10 To Watch: Jordan Gavaris
PEOPLE/COMPANIESRecently snagged the leading role in Unnatural History, auditioned for the new Spider-Man film, The Social Network, and the new Taylor Lautner film Abduction.
10 To Watch: Ravida Din
PEOPLE/COMPANIESThough a long-time employee of the National Film Board, Din has been delving more into the production side of the film world recently, with two major projects already under her belt.
10 To Watch: Julian Clarke
PEOPLE/COMPANIESGarnered his first Academy Award nomination for editing District 9. Just wrapped The Whistleblower (named as a TIFF Special Presentation), and waiting for upcoming partnership with D9 writer/director Neill Blomkamp.
10 to Watch: Cole Bastedo and Matt Huether
PEOPLE/COMPANIESThis writing duo collectively spent years on Degrassi, along with other youth-oriented Canuck series, and are now in development with a number of prodcos and other industry folks for their own original projects.
10 To Watch: Adam Barken
PEOPLE/COMPANIESSnagged a Canadian Screenwriting award for his work on season one of Flashpoint then landed writing gigs on Shattered and the red-hot Rookie Blue.
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