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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

Crew member Warren Appleby killed during special effects test

The incident occurred at a special effects facility in Toronto for the show Titans, according to the executive producers, Warner Bros. Television Group and DC Universe.

July 19, 2019

WFF taps Angela Heck as director of industry programming

The industry veteran will oversee the festival’s industry and talent programs, including its Signature Series and Content Summit.

July 18, 2019

Denis Cote’s Wilcox to world premiere at Locarno

In addition to the filmmaker’s 12th feature, the festival has also selected projects like Mi piel, luminosa and A Topography of Memory to debut.

July 17, 2019

Bell Media, Melbar team for David Foster: Off The Record

Director and exec producer Barry Avrich discusses how he got involved with the documentary about the 16-time Grammy Award winner and what’s next for the film.

July 16, 2019

Terreur 404, Farm Crime among T.O. WebFest winners

The documentary series from Big Cedar Films won best Canadian series and best lifestyle series at the digital festival, while Detention Adventure picked up a trio of prizes.

July 15, 2019

Hulu greenlights more Holly Hobbie

CBBC will air the first season this summer, while season two is set to launch on the streamer later this year.

July 11, 2019

Black Fawn, Breakthrough head to The Oak Room

Based on writer Peter Genoway’s stage play, the film stars RJ Mitte (pictured), Peter Outerbridge and Ari Millen.

July 10, 2019

ZooMoo expands its reach via trio of deals

The Blue Ant Media joint venture announced agreements with Kidoodle.TV, plus more.

July 9, 2019

Network Entertainment partners with Tyra Banks on Beauty

Exec produced by the American TV personality, the docuseries is set to hit short-form platform Quibi next year.

July 9, 2019

DHX, CMF launch development fund for kids content

The $1.4 million DHX-CMF Kids and Family Development Program will be administered by the CMF and funded by DHX.

July 8, 2019

Inside Out, OUTtv partner on doc financing fund

The OUTspoken Documentary Financing Fund will also support two documentary projects with production and mentorship assistance.

July 5, 2019

Ransom ends after three seasons

The drama was produced by eOne, Sienna Films, Big Light Productions and Korda Studios.

July 4, 2019