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Playback Staff
TIFF ’15: Industry talks talent, pirates and high-heeled shoes
A roundup of panel highlights from the first half of the festival’s Industry Conference.
CBC adds digital shorts to new doc strand
The pubcaster will feature short-form digital content from emerging filmmakers online under its new CBC Docs brand.
Playback’s 5 to Watch revealed
Our annual list of Canadian entertainment industry talents whose careers are on the fast-track to success.
Corus stations switch from CBC to CTV
The CRTC has approved the request to switch the Ontario stations over from airing CBC programming to CTV.
Analysis: Mary Ann Turcke rings the bell
This week’s executive shakeup at Bell Media shows the company means business in tackling the one-two punch of declining ad revenues and shifting viewership.
Phil King departs Bell Media
Bell Media has confirmed King, formerly president of CTV, sports and entertainment programming, is no longer with the company.
Steven and Chris to end following Sabados’ exit
Steven Sabados released a statement on the matter Friday, following the death of his longtime co-host and partner Christopher Hyndman earlier this month.
W Net greenlights new Love It or List It spinoff
Production is set to start later this month on Big Coat Productions’ Love it or List It Vacation Homes.
Zodiak Rights picks up Sex Confessions
Zodiak Rights has inked a distribution deal with Media Ranch for the reality confession format True Sex Confessions. (Media Ranch president Sophie Ferron pictured.)
Tatiana Maslany nabs Emmy nom
The Canadian actress has been recognized for her role in Orphan Black, while Degrassi and Vikings also earn nominations in the children’s and VFX categories, respectively.
CraveTV sets wide-release date
Bell Media’s streamer will be made available to all Canadians.
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