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Articles for 2011
Rainmaker’s Marianne O’Reilly heads to Vancouver Film School
Marianne O’Reilly has been named the new head of the school’s animation and visual effects department.
Entertainment One completes Hopscotch acquisition
The indie Australian and New Zealand market distributor is now part of the Canadian distributor’s international distribution network.
Score Media acquires SportsTap
The acquisition deal will enhance the Toronto media company’s digital portfolio and boost its market share in the US.
OMNI launches IIFA online presence
OMNI Television has launched a video-heavy promotional website for the 2011 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards.
Blackstone’s Michelle Thrush in running for Leo
When Canadian actress Michelle Thrush first auditioned for the APTN and Showcase drama Blackstone, she had no idea her star turn would put so many trophies on her mantle.
Orbi-XXI hires Andrew Makarewicz
The veteran producer will have a particular focus on youth programming and factual entertainment series.
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe to exec produce Vic Chesnutt doc
R.E.M. vocalist Michael Stipe has signed on to executive produce a new doc from Saskatchewan’s plan9films.
Camelot: The Game launches on Facebook
Camelot: The Game will enable Starz to additionally monetize its investment in the Canadian TV co-production.
Banff panel to debate US over-the-top digital services
Canadian content carriers and US over-the-top digital platforms will debate the future of digital video at the Banff World Media Festival.
Rex Harrington and Evelyn Hart join Bravo!FACT short
So You Think You Can Dance Canada judge Rex Harrington is reuniting with long-time ballet partner Evelyn Hart for the short film II.
No Avatar hits Cineplex Q1 results
The Canadian exhibition giant posted a first quarter loss Thursday after Canadians made far fewer trips to the local multiplex in the spring.
Brands need to let audiences drive content, says advertising pundit
“The brand doesn’t control content, the audience does” in today’s evolving world of branded entertainment, argues Paul Kemp-Robertson, co-founder of Contagious magazine.
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