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Katie Bailey
Canadian media’s $265 million question
Tangible benefits have been a bright light for producers in the last decade of media consolidation and vertical integration. But Corus-Shaw is a different matter.
Renee Robinson named Jamaica’s film commissioner
The former industry programmer at TIFF has been hired by JAMPRO, Jamaica’s national investment and export agency.
Analysts, pundits react to Corus-Shaw deal
While the deal creates a stronger future for both companies, Canadian producers face an even more consolidated domestic content marketplace.
The Forbidden Room named best Canadian film by TFCA
Directors Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson were presented with the prize at a gala dinner held Tuesday at The Carlu in Toronto.
Playback’s top 10 most-clicked of 2015
How do you sum up such a crazy year? Take a look at what stories got clicked the most, natch.
Rainmaker, Shaftesbury terminate acquisition agreement
The two companies signed a proposal in September that would have seen Rainmaker acquire all shares of Shaftesbury.
Programming profile: Shaw Media’s Lisa Godfrey
From Playback magazine: Shaw Media’s head of original content discusses the company’s evolving programming strategy.
Production spotlight: Mexico
Indie production is ramping up in Mexico, its Los Cabos International Film Festival is growing and Canadians are eyeing south of the (U.S.) border opportunities.
What Bell Media’s new HBO partnership means for indies
Bell Media’s SVP of indie production Corrie Coe shares details on the new original programming program that sees a door open between Canadian producers and HBO in the U.S.
American Gods to shoot in Toronto
The new Starz series will shoot at Cinespace Film Studios in Toronto following a tax credit dispute in Pittsburgh.
Playback names its Best of the Year
Our Winter 2015-2016 issue features our eight Best of the Year profiles in addition to trends features and programming profiles.
Corus exiting pay TV, Bell Media taking TMN national
Bell Media has struck a deal with HBO to acquire all-platform rights to its programming in Canada and has announced an original production development program.
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