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Buffer Festival starts the YouTube conversation
Festival founder Corey Vidal (pictured) talks to Playback about launching the festival for YouTube creators and content, and what works on the online streaming platform.
Working the Engels adds guest stars
Among the Canadian actors taking on guest roles is Colin Mochrie (pictured), who will play a long-suffering accountant at the family law practice.
Deals: Peace Point, Nerd Corps, Mongrel
In sales and acquisitions this week, Peace Point sells lifestyle titles internationally, while Mongrel picks up Canadian rights to Liza Johnson’s Loveship (pictured).
MM13: Lara Hoefs on Twilight’s transmedia evolution
The Twilight Saga brand manager discusses how understanding the franchise’s hardcore fan base influenced its cross-platform play.
Raven Banner takes Odd Thomas for Canada
AFM 2013: The indie distributor has acquired all Canadian rights to the thriller based on the series by Dean Koontz.
MM13: Caitlin Burns on interactivity and the future of TV
Ahead of a panel discussion at the B.C. transmedia conference, the Starlight Runner producer and lead editor talks transmedia trends and emerging biz models.
Remstar forms long-term home ent deal with Universal
The home entertainment division of Universal Pictures Canada will distribute the Montreal-based distributor’s portfolio in the DVD and Blu-ray marketplace.
Blue Ant, Mondo launch $3M pitch program
The companies have pacted with YouTube on the animated comedy shorts pitch program, designed to discover breakout animated content through a competitive testing pipeline.
Semi Chellas, David Cronenberg to receive special CSAs
The special Canadian Screen Awards, presented to five winners, honour contributions to both the Canadian industry and the world stage.
Donald Sutherland takes on Pirate’s Passage
The veteran Canadian actor is co-writing, producing and starring in the animated movie, based on William Gilkerson’s award-winning novel.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2013
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for another week, while Hockey Night in Canada is #4 and Murdoch Mysteries is #28.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2013
Heat is the top-selling DVD for the week of Oct. 14 to 20, while the sixth season of Heartland also makes the top 20.
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