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Rogers’ media revenues hit by sports broadcasts delays

The company reports a 23% drop in segment revenues for Q4, contributing to an overall dip in net income.

marblemedia hires Mike Armitage to boost factual development

The former Proper Television exec will develop original factual content as the Toronto-based prodco expands development producer Kelsey Espensen’s remit.

Beach House Pictures acquires majority stake in Vesuvius Pictures

The Blue Ant Media company has also appointed Felix Feng (pictured) as general manager, Beach House Pictures China.

Jane Rimer named SVP, Canada at Banijay Rights

The former Insight Productions exec will oversee Canadian sales for the global distribution company as it evolves its international sales structure.

Producer, History Makers organizer Bill Nemtin passes away

The award-winning documentary producer, whose credits include The Hand of Stalin, passed away at the age of 77.

Love Nature ups Alison Barrat to SVP, production and development

The promotion will see Barrat develop and commission new content for the Canadian media company’s wildlife and nature brand.

Thunderbird unveils global distribution and consumer products division

A significant part of Thunderbird and Atomic’s IP growth strategy, according to CCO Matthew Berkowitz, the new venture sees Richard Goldsmith serve as president.

‘Together we’re going to fight:’ ACTRA T.O.’s new president

Newly elected president David Gale says he will work with members to bring more representation to the union as he steps into his two-year term.

Bell Media Studios taps Trey Anthony as development producer

The ‘Da Kink in My Hair creator will help Bell Media’s in-house production team develop and produce unscripted formats for the global market.

Boat Rocker folds Temple Street into scripted division

Kerry Appleyard has been named as SVP, creative affairs, at Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, effective today, as Boat Rocker Media retires the Temple Street banner.

Tyson Hepburn launches new production banner

Holly Brace-Lavoie has also joined the new entity, Tyson Media, which has put out a call for submissions for unique unscripted series ideas.

Kids Production Company of the Year 2020: Atomic Cartoons

This year has seen Thunderbird Entertainment’s kids and family division continue to thrive with an impressive body of work and other big achievements.