Katie Bailey

Katie Bailey (@katie_bailey) is the editor and content director at Playback, overseeing the Playback brand as well as all content programs for the Banff World Media Festival. She likes dramas, thrillers, offbeat comedies, sci-fi, fantasy, how-to cooking, one renovation show and zero Kardashians.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Oct. 17 to Oct. 23, 2011

The fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise fills the #1 spot in DVD sales for the week.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV shows – Oct. 24 to Oct. 30, 2011

Once again, The Big Bang Theory is the #1 show on Canadian television.

The Digi Awards announce short list

The annual event – formerly the Canadian New Media Awards – names almost 100 finalists across 31 categories.

Reviewed! An Insignificant Harvey

Toronto’s critics praise Jordan Prentice’s performance as Harvey but question the quirky approach taken by director Jeff Kopas’ in his debut feature film.

Jacqueline Dupuis moves from CIFF to VIFF

The festival’s new executive director comes on board following a record-breaking year for VIFF audience attendance.

Cineflix Studios names Miura Kite as EVP, development

The former Playtone exec will be based out of its new L.A. office, leading scripted development on the prodco’s U.S. side.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films

Cafe de Flore takes the box office lead in Canada for the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2011

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films

Paranormal Activity 3 tops the overall Canadian box office for the week of Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2011.

In the writers room with Rob Sheridan

Playback catches up with the Canadian expat on his two new comedy projects with ABC and how he landed them.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV shows

The Big Bang Theory maintains its top position for the week of Oct. 17 to Oct. 23, 2011 in the BBM Canada ratings.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs

The Ryan Reynolds-starrer, Green Lantern, tops the charts for the week of Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, 2011.

Actors’ Fund crosses borders to raise donations

The Canadian and U.S. arms of the organization are working together on the International Film and TV Charity Challenge.