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Renowned broadcasting exec Gary Maavara dies at 68
The 40-year broadcasting veteran, who was considered among the brightest minds in Canadian television, died earlier this week after a five-year battle with cancer.
ACTRA National hires Trevor Hampden as diversity director
Hampden takes over the position of director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging following the departure of Olivia Nuamah.
Marianne Culbert named head of production at Oasis Animation
The former Portfolio Entertainment exec will oversee all production activities of the Sphere Media-owned animation studio following the departure of Diane Dallaire.
Kyle Irving to receive Order of Manitoba
Irving is the second Eagle Vision partner to receive the provincial honour, following Lisa Meeches in 2017.
McGillivray Entertainment Media hires producer Kelly Wray
Wray (pictured) joins the Scott McGillivray-fronted prodco as executive producer to oversee its lifestyle programming.
Hybrid film fests here to stay: report
Whistler Film Festival’s preliminary findings from its study on the future of film festivals identifies loss of organic connections as a pain point, especially for emerging filmmakers.
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon names Brent Haynes head of scripted in Canada
The new role marks the first time Amazon Prime Video has appointed a domestic content executive based in Canada.
Wattpad reveals significant growth ambitions post-acquisition
The Toronto-based multi-platform company plans to grow its workforce by 50%, including its content team, as the transaction comes to a close.
McGillivray Entertainment Media ups Angela Jennings, Jeff Baker
Jennings will now serve as president of the Scott McGillivray-led prodco, while Baker will oversee its content slate as head of production.
ISO, Netflix support 39 Indigenous creators
Some of the companies supported as part of the 2021 cohort include Big Soul Productions and Rezolution Pictures.
Lucas Talent adds drag artist division with Tuck Entertainment
The Vancouver-based agency will handle film and TV opportunities for the Tuck Entertainment roster and help develop original content pitches around their drag brands.
Alberta court dismisses Allarco injunction against Canadian retailers
The injunction, filed earlier this year, called for retailers Best Buy, Staples, London Drugs and Canada Computers to end sales of set-top boxes, alleging they enable consumers to pirate content.
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