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TIFF ’19: Robert Lantos discusses ‘most challenging’ film, The Song of Names

The Serendipity Point Films head talks about bringing the $22-million period drama to screen, redressing Budapest as 1940s London and his upcoming film and TV projects.

Martini Film Studios eyes 600,000-square-foot expansion

The Langley, B.C. company said the expansion plans would increase the Greater Vancouver Area’s overall studio capacity by around 15%.

Justin Stockman to lead brand partnerships at Bell Media

The former VP of premium SVOD and OTT takes the role VP of brand partnerships and client strategy following the departure of Alyson Walker.

TIFF ’19: Magnolia, Voltage, Vertical take Canadian titles global

Once Were Brothers, The Rest of Us and Code 8 land worldwide sales deals as the festival kicks off.

Brightlight Pictures ups Arielle Boisvert to VP, production

With the promotion, Boisvert, who has been with the company for six years, will oversee all aspects of production on Brightlight’s film and TV slate.

TIFF ’19: Behind Once Were Brothers’ historic debut

The team behind the doc talk about the growing appetite for blue-chip music content, gambling on unheralded filmmakers and opening the show at TIFF tomorrow night.

Playback Fall 2019: The future of Canadian film in an OTT world

Our fall issue explores how producers are staying afloat in the uncertain waters of SVODs and OTTs and debuts the 2019 class of Playback‘s 5 to Watch.

Eric Ellenbogen to lead DHX as CEO

The veteran U.S. media exec takes the reins from Michael Donovan, who will continue to serve on the board of directors.

Nathalie Cook returns to TSN as VP

Cook, who rejoins the Bell Media fold after spending three years as president at Cimoroni & Company, will oversee production and digital strategy at the sports network.

Canadian doc You Are Here gets 800-screen U.S. theatrical launch

The CSA-winning documentary from MDF Productions explores the events that took place in Gander, Newfoundland after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

What does the eOne-Hasbro deal mean for domestic production?

Producers and analysts weigh in on a deal of perhaps unprecedented magnitude in Canada, and one that could have far-reaching ramifications for the local production sector.

Corus Studios inks first worldwide deal with Netflix

The streamer has picked up global rights to the unscripted series Rust Valley Restorers, produced by Mayhem Entertainment in association with Corus.