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Playback Staff
Cineplex rises from the pandemic ashes
The entertainment brand bounces back as consumers return to cinematic and live experiences.
Bob Higgins tapped to helm new prodco
The veteran kids exec has departed Boat Rocker to join New York’s Trustbridge Global Media and lead an “aggressive” expansion into the kids and family biz.
Navigating through the maze of the modern film market
As the film industry contends with uncertainty around theatrical, experts look to strategic spending, creative releases and the rebounding festival circuit as a way forward.
10 to Watch: Meet the class of 2022
The newest cohort of Playback‘s annual 10 to Watch spans creative and executive talents across film and television.
London, Ontario is making an offer filmmakers can’t refuse
The city is trying to lure productions by spoofing movies like The Godfather and Fargo on billboards across Toronto.
Hot Sheet: Better Call Saul demand rises
Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to lead overall Canadian demand in its summer streak.
Hot Sheet: Amazing Race Canada picks up the pace
The CTV reality competition series has increased its momentum, attracting more viewers in its third episode compared to the season eight premiere.
WildBrain signs on to rep Carmen Sandiego internationally
Building on an existing partnership with HarperCollins Productions, WildBrain has sold the franchise’s latest 2D-animated series to Disney for Japan and France.
Nelvana, TIME Studios to coproduce NFT-based toons
The two NFT projects build on the existing partnership between Nelvana and TIME Studios, which was first announced in January.
Final day to submit for Playback’s 10 to Watch
The deadline for the 2022 edition of 10 to Watch is July 5. Submit your nominations here.
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