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Away From Everywhere preps for Newfoundland shoot
Shawn Doyle, Joanne Kelly and Jason Priestley (pictured) will appear in the Justin Simms-directed feature.
Chris Carter on bringing The X-Files back to VanCity
The X-Files creator talks to Playback about what drew him to the Canadian West Coast for the original series, and why he’s coming back for the six-episode reboot.
Why PNP is getting to know what women want
The Vancouver-based distributor has high hopes for its newest acquisition, the Helen Hunt-directed Ride, one of several female-driven films the distributor has had on its recent roster.
Canadian-produced animated feature lands distribution partner
Production on Troll: The Tale of a Tail is to start by September, with all of the animation work planned for Canada, says Blue Bug Entertainment producer Jean Aubert.
TIFF launches TV program for 2015
The 40th edition of the festival will feature a new program titled Primetime, showcasing television from around the world.
MIPTV: Zone3 joins format exchange Newen Network
As part of the network, each member producer must give others in the network first look on new formats. (Zone3 president Michel Bissonnette pictured.)
Bravo renews 19-2 to season three
Production on the one-hour drama is set to begin this summer in Montreal.
Mara Brock Akil on how to play The Game
Leading up to this weekend’s Toronto Screenwriting Conference, Playback chats with producer/writer Mara Brock Akil on creating successful spin off series and her tips for aspiring writers.
Showrunner Bruce Smith on 19-2’s addictive nature
Ahead of the Toronto Screenwriting Conference, the noted Canadian writer talks to Playback Daily on bringing the English version of the unconventional police drama to life.
Shaw Media reorganizes, lays off over 80 staff
The executive realignment sees Christine Shipton become SVP and chief creative officer. (Updated.)
CMF, NZ On Air unveil projects backed by new fund
The Canada-New Zealand Digital Media Fund program was announced late last year, with both the CMF and NZ On Air contributing financing to selected projects.
David S. Goyer on sticking to your guns (er, blades)
The T.O. Screenwriting Conference keynote (and Blade writer) recalls when pitching comic book adaptations would get you “laughed out of the room” in Hollywood. Who’s laughing now?
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