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Jordan Pinto
Awards In Brief: Oh wins Golden Globe, Dorians nominate Schitt’s
Plus: Which Canadian film and TV industry faces were named to Chatelaine’s Women of the Year list?
Which Canadian shows pulled in the biggest ratings in 2018?
This year’s chart is topped by long-running favourites, but a number of newer Canadian scripted series have also climbed the ranks.
Kim’s Convenience heads to South Korea
The deal with Seoul-based Yoon & Company comes six months after Netflix acquired streaming rights in the U.S. and other international territories.
Playback’s most-read stories of 2018
It was a typically unpredictable year in the world of Canadian TV and film. Check out Playback‘s most-clicked stories of 2018.
Boat Rocker combines content and rights teams under Studios banner
The newly merged division will be headed up by Jon Rutherford, who has been promoted to managing director of the Studios division.
The exit interview: CBC’s Heather Conway
The pubcaster’s outgoing EVP of English Services reflects on the challenges, complexities and accomplishments of her five-year tenure, and looks ahead to what’s next.
Bron inks $100M co-financing deal with Warner Bros. Pictures
The multi-picture agreement includes upcoming Warner Bros. titles such as Joker and Torrance.
ACTRA members ratify new Independent Production Agreement
“I think it will help shift the culture forward, as we’re looking to do in the entirety of the industry,” said ACRTA National president David Sparrow of the issues addressed in the IPA.
Canadian shorts named to 2019 Oscars shortlist
Charlie Tyrell’s My Dead Dad’s Porno Tapes is one of a number of domestic projects in contention for prizes at the 91st Academy Awards.
Gilbert Rozon charged with rape and indecent assault
The charges come 14 months after Rozon stepped down from his role as president of Just for Laughs Group following allegations of criminal behaviour.
Sailing into international waters: Boat Rocker Media
Playback‘s 2018 Media Company of the Year gets closer to its global-studio vision with a year that saw significant M&A and an evolution of its business model.
DHX inks more deals for underwater adventure series The Deep
Season three of the animated copro was picked up by international broadcasters including CBBC, Super RTL and VRT.
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