Danielle Ng See Quan

Dani is Playback's associate editor, and on the lookout for news tips and updates.

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Canuck VFX supervisor nets HPA award

Vancouver-based Doug Campbell was recognized as part of a team for outstanding VFX in television.

NFB, Netflix expand agreement

The streaming service has added more Canadian documentaries to its offering and renewed NFB titles already available through its service.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2013

Amsterdam is the top Canadian film for the week of Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2013

Louise Archambault’s Gabrielle tops the box office for the week of Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Nov. 1 to Nov. 7, 2013

Ender’s Game tops the box office for the week of Nov. 1 to Nov. 7.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2013

Bad Grandpa tops the box office, while Toronto-shot Carrie is #7 and Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners is #8.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2013

Heat is the top-selling DVD for the week of Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2013

NCIS tops TV for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2013, while Murdoch Mysteries is #27.

Phase 4 Films acquires Made in America

Director Ron Howard’s first documentary (pictured) follows rapper Jay Z through the planning of the Made in America Festival in Philadelphia.

Branded content industry rapidly evolving: study

The Branded Entertainment Landscape, the first of a three-part study that delves into the space, breaks down current trends and opportunities for Canadian content creators.

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Cameras roll on A Masked Saint

The feature film inspired by the life of former pro-wrester-turned-Baptist minister Dr. Chris Whaley is shooting in Sault Ste. Marie.

Canuck animated shorts move ahead in Oscar race

Chris Landreth’s Subconscious Password and Jonathan Ng’s Requiem for Romance (pictured) are among four Canadian-produced films shortlisted for the 86th Academy Awards.