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In brief: The CFC celebrates Christina Jennings
Plus: Gusto Worldwide Media nabs eight Taste Award nominations and AMI-tv sets premiere date for Anaid Productions’ doc series.
Jennifer Salke to head up Amazon Studios
The former president of NBC Entertainment replaces Roy Price, who resigned in October amid sexual harassment allegations.
CraveTV subscribers up 22% YOY at Bell Media
Ad revenues declined slightly year-over-year, but the company saw strength in subscriber revenues relating to contract renewals, payTV, SVOD and TVE.
Breakthrough names Pilar Segura as head of production
Segura has previously partnered with the Toronto prodco on projects including David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway and Hollywood Homicide Uncovered.
In brief: Whites Sudbury expands
Plus: Andrea Grau takes on a senior management role at TIFF and Seven24’s Tom Cox is awarded for his contributions to the Canadian industry.
TVO investigating harassment allegation against Steve Paikin
The pubcaster has launched a third-party investigation into an allegation made by former Toronto mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson.
Guru Studio continues to expand exec team
The Toronto-based prodco has hired former Portfolio Entertainment director of international sales and acquisitions Jonathan Abraham.
Vancouver producers launch All In Pictures
Led by Marc Stephenson and Leah Mallen, the new prodco is currently in development on a range of kids- and teen-focused series.
eOne completes MGC acquisition, Morayniss to exit
eOne TV president John Morayniss is stepping down as eOne fully acquires The Mark Gordon Company and names its founder to the company’s C-suite.
Cineflix Media adds development SVP
Former Whizz Kid Entertainment exec Jimmy Baker joins the Montreal-headquartered producer/distributor.
Jobs cuts hit Viceland, Vice Studios Canada
Less than a week after Rogers Media ended its Canadian partnership with the millennial-focused media co, a number of staffers have been let go.
Blue Ant ups Solange Attwood to EVP, International
The Toronto-based company has also announced pre-sales for Architect Films’ Best Cake Wins and a Blue Ant lifestyle series.
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