Articles for 2011

Kaleidoscope goes for three on Healthy Gourmet

Cooking and lifestyle series Healthy Gourmet from Kaleidoscope Entertainment is entering production on its third season, which will be finding a new home on OWN Canada this fall.

Casting Workbook debuts time-saving script software

Vancouver-based casting software company Casting Workbook recently launched a new tool that may make life a lot easier for casting directors and agents.

Youth Media Alliance to honor Siegel, Betts

The Youth Media Alliance’s 2011 Awards of Excellence Gala will roll into Toronto this summer, and Bonita Siegel and Stephanie Betts will be taking home two special honors.

Canamedia to bring 3D factual to MIPTV

Canamedia’s new 3D production division’s output will be on display at MIPTV, with a slate of 3D factual titles.

Entertainment One co-producing Upstate with Philip Seymour Hoffman

Entertainment One is teaming up with Philip Seymour Hoffman to develop the HBO drama Upstate.

Shaw Direct adds online VOD

The mediaco starts putting its content to work with the launch of an online TV and movie library.

Hot Docs unveils Special Presentations

This year’s Special Presentations subjects at Hot Docs runs the gamut from funnyman Conan O’Brien, puppeteer Kevin Clash and chess whiz Bobby Fischer, as the fest reveals its 26 documentary features.

CBC announces three key exec changes

CBC appoints Christine Wilson, Julie Bristow and Phyllis Platt to new key roles.

Gerry Barr named CEO of the DGC

Barr brings a labor background as a past negotiator for the Steelworkers’ Union and creator of its Steelworkers Humanity Fund.

News

New Media Manitoba lands $433,000 in federal funding

“This project will help our digital media sector to capitalize on global opportunities, while also meeting the evolving needs of local industries,” said Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Lynne Yelich.

Original cast returns for Silent Hill sequel in Toronto

Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean and Deborah Kara Unger are returning and up-and-comers Adelaide Clemens and Kit Harington are joining Silent Hill: Revelation 3D.

Vancouver Film School signs first-look deal with Hollywood talent agency

The entertainment training school has struck a strategic alliance with Innovative Artists that aims to help launch the careers of graduating actors, film producers and writers internationally.