Following a disappointing fiscal 2017 report that saw the company’s share price drop, the DHX board is weighing its options.
Led by execs Harold Chizick, Harvey Glazer and Donna MacNeil, the consumer marketing-focused company will work with top global toy brands.
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Duane Murray will work on upcoming feature projects including The Wanting 2, The Babe and The Devil Knows Your Name.
Toronto-based Lambur Productions aims to be a new major player in children’s and family programming, with prodco Sinking Ship on board as an investor.
Chantal Ling has been upped to VP, original series and coproductions, while Jefferson Allen is now VP studio operations.
John Vandervelde joins the corporation, taking over for interim CFO Christine Read.
With the departure of Stuart Garvie, the media co has promoted several to take on new programming and media sales roles.
Former Discovery and Fox exec Ward Platt joins the Toronto company to head up the new department.
The Toronto film and TV agency has appointed Courtenay Bainbridge to lead the new department.
Pipeline Studios will participate in the eight-day trip that aims to bring investment to local industries, including the media sector.
The Q2 results show broadcast was responsible for the media segment’s triple-digit increase in adjusted operating income.