Articles for 2011

NSI names new director of programming

Melissa Kajpust takes over the position at the Winnipeg-based training school.

Shaftesbury to launch U.S. division, Switzer joins board

The indie producer’s new office will be led by two former Cookie Jar execs.

Warthogs season two goes to camera

The tween series from Toronto’s Aircraft Pictures and Dolphin Entertainment is entering its second season.

eOne snags Jon Ferro for digital strategy

The ex-Lionsgate digital guru will help the Canadian film and TV producer sell its product on digital platforms to maximize licensing revenue potential.

CCI lifestyle series see global sales

Fusion Television’s design-oriented Candice Tells All and Divine Design land in Latin America, among other channels.

Big Brother returns to #1: BBM Canada, Aug 15 to 21

The reality show snatches the top three spots for the week.

In the writers room with Futurama’s David X. Cohen

Futurama executive producer and head writer David X. Cohen shares his screenwriting experience with Playback Daily.

Andre Forcier’s Coteau Rouge top Canadian film in Montreal

The Montreal World Film Festival competition jury gave no prizes to Canadian films, leaving it up to the audience to choose the most popular homegrown feature and short.

ACTRA’s Brian Topp the next official leader of the opposition?

The ACTRA Toronto executive director has emerged as a possible candidate to succeed the late Jack Layton.

Tricon adds to distribution team

Nick Solowski comes to the producer/distributor as manager of international sales and acquisitions.

Polar Mobile heads to the Middle East

The Toronto mobile company has teamed up with a smartphone company in the UAE and will open an office in Dubai.

CMPA shortlists producers for $10,000 award

Five producers are in the running for the Canadian Media Production Association’s Feature Film Producer’s Award.