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Regan Reid
In Brief: Food Network renews Shark Teeth’s Vegas Cakes
Plus: CTV adds an extra episode of The Launch, and TIFF and ESPN name their emerging filmmaker grant winner.
Soulpepper’s Albert Schultz accused of sexual misconduct
Four lawsuits have been filed against the founding artistic director of Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre, who also serves as an executive producer on CBC’s Kim’s Convenience.
To break through in Brazilian TV, it helps to have a guide
Gustavo Gontijo, head of drama and comedy series development at TV Globo, part of Brazil’s largest commercial TV network, breaks down the country’s market realities.
What’s next in…drama?
To help producers stand out in a crowed market, experts weigh in on what trends will be hot in 2018.
The biggest business stories of the year
What better way to reflect on another busy year than to read Playback‘s most-read industry stories of 2017?
Peace Point pacts with Bahrain prodco
The Toronto prodco has formed a joint venture with Jeo Productions to produce content for the global market.
Rogers Media, CBC extend NHL deal
The newly inked seven-year agreement will keep Hockey Night in Canada and the Stanley Cup playoffs on the pubcaster until 2026.
Edmonton Screen Industries Office names CEO
Producer and former Minds Eye Entertainment exec Josh Miller will lead the new office, which replaces the city’s film commission.
CBC adds OTT programming and acquisitions head
Senior director of acquisitions Jenna Bourdeau will now lead content planning for the pubcaster’s streamer.
Producer Bob Crowe dies at 62
The CMPA board member co-founded Saskatoon-based Angel Entertainment and Bamboo Shoots.
What shows topped the digital charts in 2017?
Netflix, CraveTV and Apple share their Top 10s, and, for good measure, Kobo presents its most-read books (after all, some could be on next year’s most-watched list).
Photo gallery: CMPA’s 2017 year-end party
Producers and industry members toasted another successful year over candy and cocktails in Toronto.
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