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Toronto loses as U.S. TV shoots return to New York
The Empire State’s revival of its film tax credit has meant a slew of U.S. network series that might have shot in Canada or rival U.S. locales have returned to NYC.
Bollywood film awards in Toronto going to PPV
The IIFAs, Bollywood’s film awards, is set to air on pay per view TV from Toronto’s Rogers Center through a deal between show organizers Wizcraft and OMNI Television.
Netflix Canada debate shifts to Banff
As the Banff World Media Festival sets to kick off, the OTT service, and whether or not it should be regulated, is set to be top of mind next week.
Photo gallery: It’s been a ‘short’ 2 weeks for the CFC
A selection of photos from the CFC’s Short Dramatic Film screening and awards ceremony and the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival.
Josh Lucas joins The Firm from Entertainment One
Lucas to top-line legal drama from Entertainment One based on the Tom Cruise-starring movie and John Grisham’s best-selling novel.
Canadian Comedy Awards nominees announced
Nomination submissions were up 86% from last year and two new public voting categories added.
Skywriter hires author Leslie McGuirk for eBooks
The popular kids book writer is to become an author-in-residence at the Skyreader Media division.
Cancon drives CBC to second place
CBC topper Kirstine Stewart says she’s proud that the net is number 2 in prime time, but admits challenging ratings-leader CTV is another story.
CBC unveils 5-year TV skate competition deal
CBC and VisionTV answer Bell Media’s 10-year deal with Skate Canada by landing a five-year TV deal with the International Skating Union.
Ferns, Koster in development on 1968 doc
The theatrical adaptation of the Mark Kurlansky book will be directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, with financial support by the Corus Made with Pay Fund.
Playback magazine’s The Future of TV issue now out
Playback has both a new issue and a new editor on board. Click here to find out more.
Cosmopolis and Inescapable land HG Fund coin
The Cronenberg and Nadda films both nab funding from the org’s Equity Investment Program.
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