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Uncharted video game stars Nolan North and Claudia Black join Haven cast

The stars (Nolan North pictured) will rejoin fellow Uncharted video game cast member Emily Rose for season three of the eOne and Big Picture Films drama.

Cartoon Network, Adult Swim help Teletoon compete, execs say

U.S. brand extensions that launched Wednesday is extension of long-term partnership, says Teletoon business ops VP Trent Locke (pictured).

APTN goes cross-platform for national chief election coverage

The initiative is an attempt to tap into the fast growing and heavy portable device-using, young aboriginal demographic, says network CEO Jean LaRose (pictured).

CMPA partners with Ryerson’s RTA for transmedia training

The program will offer 18 producers the opportunity to complete five-month job placements at Ontario-based transmedia prodcos.

Jim Marchbank and Toby Jenkins join TVO’s board

Former Science North CEO Marchbank (pictured) and Techtown founder Jenkins were appointed to the public broadcaster Tuesday.

Inside the Rockies with Matt Hornburg

The marblemedia co-CEO and exec producer of Whatsinaname talks to Playback about the cross-platform project and what’s on tap this year.

Inside the Rockies with Kaitlin Ann Jones

The Soldier Brother creator talks to Playback about making the NFB interactive doc.

Inside the Rockies with Jarrett Sherman

The Smokebomb Entertainment partner and executive producer of Totally Amp’d talks to Playback Daily about why a multi-platform content strategy is critical.

Inside the Rockies with John Leitch

The Radical Sheep Productions president and executive producer of animated series Stella and Sam (pictured) talks to Playback about creating a kids property with international reach.

Distrib round-up: Sci-fi scientists and hurricane survivors

Tricon secured international sales for five series, including Sanctuary (pictured), while 9 Story’s Wild Kratts sold to Germany, and eOne picked up worldwide distribution rights to Eye of the Hurricane.

EI reforms draw film and TV industry criticism

Directors guild national CEO and exec director Gerry Barr says proposed changes could force talented people out of the industry.

Hollywood Suite and Sony Pictures TV expand partnership

The deal sees Toronto operator of Canadian exclusive WarnerFilms and MGM movie channels rebrand two HD channels as part of a relaunch.