People/Companies

Downey wins fourth term at ACTRA national

The outspoken advocate for more Cancon in primetime will reprise her role for an “unprecedented” new term.

Gordon Hardwick to leave Creative B.C.

After more than 15 years with the organization, Hardwick (pictured) is moving on to pursue other opportunities.

Deals: Amplify Releasing, Lionsgate, Portfolio

Amplify Releasing has picked up the U.S. distribution rights for Xavier Dolan’s Tom at the Farm (pictured), and more deals of the week.

Studio Licensing relaunches

Robert Miller, who is back in the biz after taking a 16-month hiatus, is relaunching his Toronto-based agency Studio Licensing.

Paperny hires Joy Huang for VP post in New York

Huang will head up development for the company’s U.S. and international-facing projects out of Paperny’s New York office.

SIM’s Bling Digital makes inroads in New York

The post-production and technology services company, a division of SIM Group, has opened up a new outpost in Brooklyn.

Marci Wiseman joins Entertainment One

Wiseman (pictured) will head up eOne’s newly created business and legal affairs unit.

News

Last call for Playback’s 5 to Watch nominations

Nominations close June 24 at 5 p.m.. If you have a rising star to nominate, this is your last chance.

News

Playback’s 5 to Watch: nominations now open

We’re looking for the hottest talent in the Canadian screen production industry – and we need you to help us find it.

eOne Licensing sets up shop in Australia

The company is set to open a new dedicated office in Melbourne with Con Goutzoulas and Trish Padoin at the helm.

Canadian money

Teletoon gain has Corus Entertainment triple earnings

Higher TV revenues were offset by lower radio revenues as the broadcaster released its first quarter earnings on Tuesday.

Pen and Paper

CBC and Canadian Media Guild ink new 5-year deal

The new collective agreement includes wage increases in the first two years of the contract, to run to March 31, 2019.