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TIFF Kids industry programmers ‘incredibly pleased’ with week
TIFF’s senior manager of sales and industry office, Justin Cutler, recaps the highlights for professionals over the week-long event.
Canadians make strong showing on Cannes festival lineup
David and son Brandon Cronenberg, Xavier Dolan and Chloe Robichaud are in the heat of the competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival.
B.C. theatres raise glasses to new liquor laws
In response to pressure from the industry, the provincial government will now allow alcohol to be served in movie theatres.
Inside the WGC Awards with nominee Patrick Tarr
The screenwriter, who is nominated in the shorts and web series category for the Murdoch Mysteries: The Curse of the Lost Pharaohs ep “The Vanished Corpse,” talks to Playback about his craft and the future of screenwriting.
Bell Media picks up Pyramid Productions’ Style Bio
Scott Henderson, VP of communications for Bell Media, says the new show is not a replacement for the recently cancelled Fashion Television.
Rogers ceasing national DVD/game rental services
The telecom company says that all rental stores will be repurposed, with their existing supplies of DVDs and games being liquidated by end of May.
Johnny Test renewed for sixth season
After concluding multi-territory sales, the Canadian-American co-production will hit international markets, with 26 new episodes coming in 2013.
Short comedy The Immigrant nets world premiere in L.A.
Toronto-based director Josh Levy talks to Playback about life on the festival circuit.
Inside TIFF Kids film festival’s industry side with Justin Cutler
TIFF’s senior manager of sales and industry office shares what’s buzzing this week.
Manitoba telecom MTS breaches 100,000 subscriber mark
The company credits its growth to use of its Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV platform, which offers customers novel features such as ability to watch up to six channels at once.
McGuinty talks up film/TV industry during VFX studio visit
The premier stopped by Toronto’s Mr. X to trumpet the advantages of film tax credits, after Saskatchewan last month cancelled its own.
Gamerizon, Sardine Productions get transmedia Chop Chop Ninja deal
The Montreal-based companies will develop mobile, web and TV-based content with Teletoon Canada.
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