Lauren Malyk

Lauren Malyk is a staff writer at Playback. She joined the publication in 2018 following stints with the Ottawa Citizen, the Ontario Association of Former Parliamentarians and TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. A graduate of Ryerson University’s bachelor of journalism program, she also has experience in communications. You can follow her on Twitter at @lmalyk.

Posts by Lauren Malyk

Kids Production Company of the Year 2020: Atomic Cartoons

This year has seen Thunderbird Entertainment’s kids and family division continue to thrive with an impressive body of work and other big achievements.

The doctor is in, again: NBC picks up more Transplant

Acquired by NBC this May, the popular Canadian original series’ second season has also been picked for the network.

Deals: Abacus Media Rights, D360, Sinking Ship

Abacus Media Rights inks deals for two Frantic Films series, while D360 secures sales for kids titles and Sinking Ship Entertainment scores Alma’s Way.

DOC Institute honours Michelle Latimer, Alanis Obomsawin

Latimer received the BMO-DOC Vanguard Award, while Obomsawin was recognized with the Rogers-DOC Luminary Award.

Leif Films Media heats up Baked Alaska in Malta

Set to air on Hallmark Channel and W Network early next year, production on the film starring Jeremy Jordan and Jessica Lowndes will continue through mid-December.

Playback’s 10 to Watch: Caleigh Bacchus

The former college track-and-field athlete has made the jump to screenwriting, where she’s working with a number of industry heavyweights.

Inside Out, OUTtv unveil talent database

Out On Set is set to launch in early 2021 and is a resource for producers, studios and agencies to hire LGBTQ2 talent.

Murmur, Pure pick up Screen Nova Scotia prizes

The 2020 awards also saw Murmur‘s Heather Young win the WIFT-AT Award for Best Director, while Diggstown was also recognized.

Harold Greenberg Fund supports 28 projects

The funder also announced the addition of director Aisling Chin-Yee and producer Anand Ramayya to its selection committee as industry jurors.

Michael McGowan rolls on All My Puny Sorrows

Backstopped by the short-term compensation fund, the drama’s cast includes Alison Pill, Sarah Gadon, Amybeth McNulty and Mare Winningham.

Aeon to open first soundstage in February 2021

Located in Hamilton, ON, Aeon Bayfront Studios consists of an approximately 80,000 square foot facility on a total of 7.5 acres of land.

marblemedia underway on All-Round Champion’s junior season

Now in production in Toronto, the new season of the sports competition series sees Perdita Felicien return as host.