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Code 8 sets crowdfunding record
The feature film project from director Jeff Chan and writer/producer Chris Pare has set a seven-figure record. (Stars Stephen and Robbie Amell pictured.)
Soft ad revenues continue to impact Rogers Media
Revenues for conventional TV, publishing and radio declined, while sports-related revenue climbed.
Vancouver’s Play Management expands into the U.S.
The Atlanta-based talent agency is run by Trina Allen-Abt (pictured).
In Brief: Exec changes at SIM Group, 9 Story
As well, premiere dates for Canadian series on Discovery and ABC Spark. (SIM Group’s Chris Parker pictured.)
Telefilm’s New Voices Award winners announced
Marie Dame, Ana De Lara and Rebecca Hales are among the latest recipients of the award.
Katherine Wolfgang to head CBC publicity
The former VP of communications at Toronto producer Shaftesbury takes over publicity and talent relations at the pubcaster.
MIPTV: The power of local in a global market
One of the strongest themes coming out of the first day of the France conference was the need to maintain an at-home-first approach when creating globally viable content.
It’s Indie List time again
You might not love doing it but we know you love reading it. Get your numbers together for the 2016 list, encompassing the 2015 calendar year.
Digital reality: Playback Spring 2016
Playback editor Katie Bailey weighs in on this issue’s content, including how to win in the digital economy and saluting Helga Stephenson’s formidable career.
D360 signs raft of North American deals
Distribution360, a marblemedia company, has sold more than 260 eps to broadcasters and digital platforms across North America.
Happy holidays from Playback
We’re taking a break for the holidays and will return to regular newsletter publishing on Jan. 4.
Blue Ant ups Jamie Schouela, shuffles execs
As the media co expands globally and into new markets, it has placed Schouela in charge of its Canadian networks and put Makeful under Vanessa Case.
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