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Ontario plans 2012 marketing mission to Hollywood
The OMDC, FilmOntario, the City of Toronto and CASO are behind the latest pitch by Ontario industry players to Los Angeles production and FX supervisors.
Hollywood FX producer Stargate Studios opens Toronto office
After opening a Vancouver satellite office 10 years ago, the L.A.-based visual effects producer is expanding out east to service growing production levels in Toronto.
Paul Haggis: ‘It’s impossible to say no to Norman’
The Hollywood screenwriter and director tells Playback Daily he was honoured to be asked by Norman Jewison to be chair of film programs at the Canadian Film Centre.
CFC snags Paul Haggis as film ambassador
The Hollywood screenwriter will help market the institute and its talent internationally as chair of its film programs.
Telus sees Q3 profits climb on web TV gains
The telco added 50,000 IPTV subscribers during the last quarter.
Gadon, McDowell named to Antiviral cast, shooting now in T.O.
More details about the Canadian theatrical mystery drama have been unveiled, including Alliance Films as its Canadian and UK distributor.
Jacqueline Dupuis moves from CIFF to VIFF
The festival’s new executive director comes on board following a record-breaking year for VIFF audience attendance.
Bell Canada points to ‘strong’ quarter for Bell Media
The recently acquired TV, radio and internet media unit posted $435 million in Q3 revenue on rate hikes for its TV sport channels and strong advertising revenue.
eOne inks deals with Vivendi, Levity
The company announces it has signed a home entertainment distribution agreement with Venvendi Entertainment and a first-look deal with Levity Entertainment for half-hour comedies.
CTV completes indie production unit overhaul, orders Saving Hope
CTV augments SVP Corrie Coe’s team with promotions and a new hire, and orders up a full season of Toronto-based medical drama Saving Hope.
Gameco Ludia to hire 100 new staff in Montreal
The FremantleMedia division, based in Montreal, is ramping up its output of games based on TV properties.
Cineflix Studios names Miura Kite as EVP, development
The former Playtone exec will be based out of its new L.A. office, leading scripted development on the prodco’s U.S. side.
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