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Alexandra Whyte
John Brunton keeps making the impossible possible
The head of Insight Productions takes a moment from his prolific producing work to reflect on his career, ahead of being honoured at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Franchise of the Year 2023: PAW Patrol
A decade after its launch, PAW Patrol is bigger than ever thanks to a steady stream of fresh movies, spinoffs and toys.
Kids Production Company of the Year 2023: Sinking Ship Entertainment
The Toronto-based prodco has stayed competitive by looking beyond North America for sales and partnerships.
Playback’s Kids Prodco of the Year 2022: Guru Studio
The Toronto-based animation company had a big year by focusing on long-haul IP that is expected to keep paying off for the next several years.
Playback’s Producer of the Year 2022: Christina Piovesan
After successfully breaking into primetime drama and kids TV, the film producer charts the next steps for First Generation Films and herself.
Holly Hobbie switches commissioning broadcasters
BYUtv is taking over from Hulu in the U.S. for future episodes, and Disney Channel has picked up the first three seasons of the show stateside.
WildBrain reconfigures its executive ranks
The Halifax-based media company has promoted two execs to its C-suite and hired a former Mattel exec as its first CMO.
9 Story hires first chief inclusion officer
Farrell Hall has held DEI roles at several not-for-profit organizations and will apply that expertise to the prodco’s content creation and production process.
Mainframe opens new Toronto studio
Led by Kim Dent Wilder, the studio is looking to recruit more than 100 Ontario-based employees to fill out its team, offering a hybrid work structure.
WildBrain Television picks up The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy
Produced by Lopii Productions, the preschool cabaret series is hosted by a drag duo, and aims to foster inclusivity, kindness and a love of reading.
Nelvana signs first-look with Kyle Charles
The writer and illustrator will develop original animated content for all ages and platforms as part of the two-year deal.
WildBrain takes Headspinner’s Denis and Me to TV
The company has picked up the Headspinner-produced YouTube series for Family Channel, and will also take over global distribution and AVOD management.
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