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Julianna Cummins
Fort McMoney comes to life
From our print issue: the NFB’s docu-game bridges real and virtual worlds, lending an extra dimension to transmedia storytelling.
Deals: CMJ, Tricon, 9 Story
CMJ gets the greenlight for more seasons of two non-fiction series, while 9 Story closes a number of international deals for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (pictured).
Bell Media invests $930K in NSI TV course
The new funds guarantee the program’s extension through the next seven years.
Lionsgate ups Erik Feig to Motion Picture Group co-president
Feig (pictured) joined Lionsgate when the company acquired Summit Entertainment in January 2012.
ION boards The Listener as coproducer
The U.S. cable channel signs on as the exclusive American broadcaster for the series, which is currently in production on its fifth season.
Creative BC distributes digital media coin
The agency allocated $50K in non-recoupable funding to 10 B.C.-based companies and individuals to support digital media and software production.
Prime Time 2014: Distributing movies in a digital age
On the final day of Prime Time, the morning’s discussion turned to how to best expose Canadians to film as more consumers watch movies online.
Rogers Media puts its mark on Bachelor format
A new online component to the series, distinct from the U.S. version, allows users to vote on one of three bachelorettes to be cast for season two.
TVO’s Hard Rock Medical set for season two
With Northern Ontario Heritage Fund coin in its pocket, the original drama has been greenlit for a second Sudury-shot season.
APTN, OMNI greenlight season two of Mohawk Girls
The series’ two abbreviated seasons will run back-to-back this fall on both channels in multiple languages.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Jan. 27, 2014 to Feb. 2, 2014
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 takes the top spot this week, while Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa comes in at #2.
Rogers Media appoints new SVP of NHL production
The newly-created role will have Gord Cutler (pictured) oversee all on-air production of Sportsnet’s NHL coverage.
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