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Boat Rocker acquires Proper Television, Proper Rights
Proper execs Lesia Capone and Cathie James become co-presidents under the terms of the new deal, which follows the passing of founder and president Guy O’Sullivan in April.
Can The Launch take off internationally?
Randy Lennox lays out his plan to bring the series worldwide through big stars like Shania Twain and Fergie and a responsive format.
Indigenous voices rising: Michelle Latimer
Following the world premiere of her short Nuuca at TIFF, the Rise filmmaker talks finding wide audiences for Indigenous content.
CBC programming spend spikes in 2016/2017
The pubcaster also saw ad revenues jump 20.3%, largely thanks to the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to its annual report.
Jean-Marc Vallee, Handmaid’s Tale win Emmys
The Montreal filmmaker took home an award for Big Little Lies, while Toronto-shot The Handmaid’s Tale was a big winner of the night, setting a new benchmark for streaming services.
Playback’s 2017 5 2 Watch: Joel Thomas Hynes
The actor/writer/producer who is set to debut Little Dog on CBC this winter, has won high praise from the likes of Tassie Cameron and Sally Catto.
The alchemy of Indian Horse: cast, crew and Clint
Producers Christine Haebler, Trish Dolman and Paula Devonshire discuss their goals for the “hands across the nation” project that has caught the attention of Clint Eastwood.
Playback’s 2017 5 2 Watch: Akash Sherman
At just 22, the writer/director and VFX whiz kid has caught the eye of Ari Lantos and others with his filmmaking vision and technical expertise.
TIFF ’17: Why Long Time Running was a sprint for Banger Films
The Toronto prodco’s co-founder Scot McFadyen talks about jumping straight into production, leaving the directing to others and building the Canadian mythology.
Playback’s 2017 5 2 Watch: Molly McGlynn
Deepa Mehta loves her. Lena Dunham praises her. And with her first feature Mary Goes Round just debuting at TIFF, the Toronto director is one to keep an eye on.
TIFF ’17: Wildling Pictures set to unveil its debut features
Three years after meeting at the Toronto fest, the prodco’s co-owners Matt Code and Kristy Neville are returning for the world premieres of Cardinals and Mary Goes Round.
DGC unveils Discovery Award nominees
Fifteen filmmakers have made the long list for the prize, which celebrates emerging talent.
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