Brendan Christie

Brendan is the editor of Playback, and former editor of realscreen and Boards magazines. He has an extensive freelance resume, including work for advertising agencies as well as publications such as Strategy, Strategy: Media, KidScreen, The National Post and many others.

Posts by Brendan Christie

Tribeca picks up Bang Bang for US

Tribeca Film has acquired US rights to The Bang Bang Club from eOne. The deal was negotiated by Tribeca Enterprises EVP Adam Sloan, Tribeca acquisitions consultant Randy Manis, Foundry Films’ Daniel Iron and eOne’s Charlotte Mickie.

Toonz comes to Montreal with Mediabiz

Indian animation company Toonz is setting up a new shop in Canada in partnership with Montreal’s Mediabiz International. Toonz Entertainment Global, Canada will produce both animated and live action properties.

eOne reports 30% revenue growth

eOne has released its interim results for the six months ending September 30, indicating revenue growth of 30%, to $345 million.

CMPA brings on Thomson, Jeffs

The CMPA has brought on two new senior staffers: Jay Thomson and Katie Jeffs.

Astral wipes out last year’s losses with a leap in revenue

Astral Media has released its 2010 Annual Report, indicating substantial earnings this fiscal.

Spenny back in front of cameras

Principal photography has kicked off on new Spencer Rice vehicle, Single White Spenny.

CFL just keeps converting for TSN

TSN is reporting that the opening weekend of the CFL playoffs, which featured a west-coast matchup between BC and Saskatchewan, delivered a record average audience of 2 million viewers.

NFB and NFDC kick off training program

The NFB and the Nunavut Film Development Corporation have partnered to provide training for creatives in the Nunavut film, television and digital media industries.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (November 1 -7, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (November 1 -7, 2010)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (November 5 – 11, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (November 5 – 11, 2010)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (November 5 – 11, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (November 5 – 11, 2010)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (October 25 – 31, 2010)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (October 25 – 31, 2010)