Articles for 2011

Ferns, Koster in development on 1968 doc

The theatrical adaptation of the Mark Kurlansky book will be directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, with financial support by the Corus Made with Pay Fund.

Playback magazine’s The Future of TV issue now out

Playback has both a new issue and a new editor on board. Click here to find out more.

Combat Hospital aims Canadian drama at the world

Sienna Films and UK partner Artists Studio have created a drama about a multinational military medical unit in Afghanistan that can play to international audiences.

IPF releases new guide for marketing web series

Titled How to Build an Audience for Your Web Series, the report is designed to help producers of funded projects achieve online success.

Cosmopolis and Inescapable land HG Fund coin

The Cronenberg and Nadda films both nab funding from the org’s Equity Investment Program.

Roma Khanna lands at MGM in top TV post

Soon after leaving NBC Universal as part of a management shakeup, former CHUM TV exec Roma Khanna has landed at the Hollywood studio to run its TV and digital arms.

The 2011 Playback Indie Production List

Complementary to our latest print issue, the full company listings for each category of our annual report.

Michael Taylor and Zanne Devine launch indie distributor

PNP’s Devine has pacted with MME’s Taylor to launch a new filmed entertainment distribution company, Cross Country Entertainment.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 TV Programs (May 23 – 29, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (May 22 – June 2, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVD (May 16 – May 22, 2011)

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