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Matt Sylvain
MTS adds new HD channels and apps on TV
Facebook on TV app and Filipino-language community channel among new offers.
APTN taps Karyn Pugliese as news and current affairs director
The broadcast industry exec’s most recent experience included producing and hosting duties at ichannel.
Rainmaker sells animation studio to Xing Xing Digital
The deal sees the Beijing company assuming $7 million in debt and all studio real estate property leases.
Quebecor Fund puts $900,000 into French-language projects
Denys Arcand’s Deux nuits and Marc-Andree Lavoie’s Hot dog are among the seven projects receiving support in the latest round.
New actors’ rights treaty lauded
CMPA president and CEO Michael Hennessy (pictured) says ACTRA played a key role in audiovisual performances treaty.
Canada urged to sign new rights pact
Ferne Downey (pictured), ACTRA’s national president who attended the Beijing conference, says the treaty secures new economic rights for screen performers.
Rainmaker’s Winder stepping down
The Vancouver-based company’s president and exec producer will leave June 30 “to pursue other business opportunities,” according to a company statement.
TV insiders named to new women leadership program
The Women in View initiative is focused on promoting women as a key force within the Canadian media landscape. (UPDATED with correction)
Producers need to be flexible to succeed: Temple Street topper
More than ever, broadcasters need producers to help complete the program funding picture, including via branded content, says John Young.
ACTRA pushes for global arts rights pact
ACTRA National president Ferne Downey tells Beijing conference of the need to finish the international rights treaty in digital age.
Spike TV on the market for new program ideas
Exec VP Tom Zappala says the channel is looking for shows that move its audience away from its male-centric past.
Zoic Studios’ Orloff moves to Vancouver facility
The co-partner and visual effects supervisor (pictured) will streamline work with the company’s Culver City, Calif. sister office.
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