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Fathom Film launches distribution arm
The new business unit will see Fathom distributing its own projects, as well as third-party titles, in international markets.
Red Arrow Studios CEO Jan Frouman to step down
James Baker will take over from Frouman, overseeing the Munich-based company’s global network of prodcos.
WIFT-T names Crystal Award winners
Discovery Networks’ Edwina Follows and Ontario Creates president and CEO Karen Thorne-Stone are among this year’s recipients.
Barb Williams to retire
The veteran broadcasting exec is exiting Corus Entertainment at the end of the month.
On the MIPCOM sales floor
Playback caught up with a few of the companies and execs who headed to the Palais to discuss how their corporate and content strategies paid off.
Media revenues decrease for Rogers in Q3
While overall revenues increased by 3%, lower Blue Jays’ revenues contributed to a dip in the media segment this quarter.
Building CBC & Radio-Canada Distribution’s international brand
The pubcaster’s licensing department is showcasing 400 hours of new content at MIPCOM, as it looks to differentiate itself in the market.
Quebecor’s Manon Brouillette stepping down
The president and CEO of Videotron will exit the company at the end of the year.
MIPCOM: ITV’s Carolyn McCall on cozying up to the consumer
The CEO of ITV discussed the company’s new three-year strategy, which will see it zero in on the direct-to-consumer relationship.
9 Story Media adds to management team
The Toronto-based kids producer/distributor has hired a former Nickelodeon exec, and promoted a number of key talent across its businesses.
Deals: DHX Media, Farpoint Films, Media Ranch
Season one of Mega Man: Fully Charged goes to U.K. kids broadcaster POP, while Farpoint Films inks content deals with Rive Gauche Television and Kew Media.
Zaib Shaikh appointed consul general in L.A.
The former Toronto film commissioner takes over from James Villeneuve in representing Canadian interests in America’s cultural industries’ capital.
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