Kids programming confab

The Alliance for Children and Television will hold the first Children, Youth and Media Conference in Toronto on Nov. 10, bringing together creators and broadcasters of youth-focused programming from Canada and the U.S. The expected 200 delegates will take part in panels and workshops, including a speed-pitching session and a discussion of U.S. preschool programming featuring reps from the Cartoon Network and Boston-based pubcaster WGBH.

IATSE, Showtime sign pact

IATSE and Showtime have signed an agreement for exclusive use of the union’s crews on shoots for the American pay-TV service. The deal applies to shoots in both Canada and the U.S. and follows a similar agreement already in place between IATSE and Showtime competitor HBO.

The deal also features a residuals provision for shows that are later sold on home video. According to IATSE, a typical, successful Showtime series employs about 75 IATSE members. The U.S. channel has been shooting more shows in Canada recently, including Weeds and The L Word.

Fuji unveils new film

Following the February release of its high-speed Eterna 500T film, Fuji has followed up with three new flavors in the same family – the Eterna 400, 250 and 250D. Sharing the same palette as the 500 so they can be easily intercut, the stock promises enhanced shadow detail and fine grain, achieved through Fuji’s Super Nano-structured grain technology.