Regan Reid

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eOne taps Kenneth Branagh for new series

The Oscar-nominated actor will star in and produce A Gentleman in Moscow for the global studio.

Jean-Claude Mahe named Telefilm interim exec director

The funder’s director of public and governmental affairs will lead the organization as the federal government continues its search for a permanent replacement for Carolle Brabant.

Chateau Laurier hits the 1 million mark

Geneva Film Co’s James Stewart discusses finding a wide audience for his new web series on Facebook.

CBC Kids greenlights marblemedia digital series

Holy Baloney will launch this spring on the pubcaster’s digital platform and TV app.

APTN sees spirits with Drama Camp

The broadcaster is developing a new half-hour docuseries with the Victoria-based prodco.

Stephen Stohn on OTTs, Degrassi and the virtue of failure

Playback caught up with the veteran producer to discuss his new memoir, Whatever It Takes.

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From manga to morning dramas: how to break out in Japan

Sayumi Horie, head of global content development at Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, breaks down the country’s market realities.

Netflix renews Travelers

After two seasons on Showcase, the third season of the time-travel drama is moving to the streaming service.

The Future of Media: Felix & Paul talk VR hype versus reality

The Montreal studio’s co-founder and creative director Paul Raphael dishes on what’s next for VR and why the tech could hit the mainstream this year.

IPF invested $1.95M in web series in 2017: report

The fund backed 10 English-language web series, such as People Watching, and five French-language projects.

Red Arrow Studios International adds acquisitions head

Alex Fraser will lead international acquisitions and distribution for the Munich-based company.

Manitoba maintains tax credit in 2018 budget

The province, which has seen a growth in production in recent years, will also form a working group to consider how to best develop the tax credit regime going forward.