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Banff ’18: Kevin MacLellan on Hayu’s Canadian launch
NBCU’s chairman of global distribution and international discusses the SVOD’s rollout, working with local broadcasters and competing globally.
Bristow Global Media ups Daniel Bourre
As the prodco looks to expand its kids content slate, its appointed the former TVO producer as EP, Kids.
Amaze hires new director of development
Natalie Urquhart (pictured) will oversee the Toronto prodco’s Canadian development slate.
Banff ’18: Netflix partners on Diversity of Voices initiative
The global streamer has signed a five-year commitment as title partner of the program, which supports underrepresented creative producers.
Deals: Syndicado, CCI Entertainment, Love Nature
Toronto-based Syndicado takes the U.S. digital distribution rights to over 100 hours of factual content, including paranormal series Most Haunted, plus more.
NBC Entertainment’s formidable franchise strategy
Paul Telegdy, president of the alternative and reality group, on developing TV brands that engage robust audiences for decades.
Alex Lalonde joins New Metric Media
The former COO of Digital Howard has been appointed VP of business affairs and operations.
Quebecor Fund awards $2.1M to TV, digital media projects
Attraction Images’ Bootcamp and ToonDraw Animation’s YaYa & Zouk are among the projects selected to receive funding.
Montreal’s Oasis to expand 2D operations
Having secured a $3.3-million investment, the Montreal studio will produce new seasons of Arthur and Kulipari, and double its workforce.
Lisa Godfrey talks unscripted strategy
Corus Entertainment’s VP of original content discusses international trends, talent and the company’s global ambitions.
In brief: The CMF and IMCINE unveil on copro incentive
Plus: Hollywood Suite revamps its streaming app, TIFF announces the 12 writers joining its 2018/19 TIFF Writers’ Studio and more.
Wattpad adds director of content development and production
Lindsey Ramey joins the story platform’s L.A.-based studio, where she’ll work with creatives to turn Wattpad stories into film and TV projects.
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