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Barry Walsh

Barry is the editor of realscreen, Playback's sister publication.

Posts by Barry Walsh

Hot Docs facing ‘significant operational deficit’

President Marie Nelson issued an appeal for support to members on Friday, warning about the festival’s long-term sustainability.

March 11, 2024

Paramount Global to begin layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures

The company’s affected U.S. employees will be notified by the end of the business day, with cuts outside of the U.S. happening over time.

February 13, 2024

Fremantle acquires Singapore-based Beach House Pictures

The prodco was previously owned by Toronto-headquartered Blue Ant Media.

February 8, 2024

Solange Attwood launches Serial Maven Studios with Asha Daniere

The Toronto-based studio is dedicated to original unscripted IP, with a focus on new models for development, financing and production.

January 29, 2024

Canadian associations join global call for streaming regulations

The CMPA, AQPM and APFC are among 20 global screen organizations calling on governments to protect local content and IP.

January 17, 2024

OUTtv commissions trio of doc projects

The slate includes Our Gay Family from Toronto’s Firestarter Productions.

November 6, 2023

Blue Ant Media acquires Toronto’s marblemedia

The acquisition marks a significant consolidation move in Canadian media as the two companies merge their production and distribution businesses.

August 10, 2023

Lionsgate to acquire eOne from Hasbro for US$500 million

The acquisition will allow Lionsgate to scale its operations in Canada and the U.K., according to CEO Jon Feltheimer.

August 3, 2023

WGA votes overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

The WGA and producers’ association AMPTP are in negotiations for the current standard agreement, which expires May 1.

April 18, 2023

Vice Media Group appoints new co-CEOs

Bruce Dixon and Hozefa Lokhandwala take on the joint position to replace Nancy Dubuc.

February 28, 2023

Nancy Dubuc departs as CEO of Vice Media Group

Dubuc announced her resignation five years after joining Vice Media Group in 2018.

February 27, 2023

Home Town Takeover prodco RTR Media promotes four

The promotions follow a significant boost in the Toronto-based company’s production activity over the last six months.

July 4, 2022