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Cineflix Productions UK hires Camilla Lewis

Lewis will head up the prodco’s UK division as managing director.

Blake Steels takes the wheel at Pinewood

There’s a changing of the guard at the Toronto studio, as Steels takes over day-to-day facility control.

Deluxe merges CIS Vancouver and Method into visual FX giant

The new company, Method Studios, will target movies and commercial work.

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Force Four lands HGTV Canada series

The prodco also promotes series producer, Sean De Vries, to head of factual entertainment.

Laberge joins Knightscove board

The former film and TV industry exec-turned-energy-company-EVP dips a toe back into the entertainment biz.

Hollywood’s Canadian rep rebrands with name change

The association will now be called the Motion Picture Association Canada, or MPAC.

Keith Pelley: Brand extensions key to Rogers Media success

Following yesterday’s upfront presentation, the Rogers Media president talks to Etan Vlessing about the company’s cross-platform strategy.

Telefilm Canada presents Golden Box Office Award to Splice

The creature feature grossed $2.1 million in Canadian box office last year, and $26.9 million at the worldwide cash register.

Stephenson named ACCT interim CEO

The former TIFF exec has been named interim CEO of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television as the search for a new CEO starts.

Campus PD helicopter crash claims a life

Canuck cameraman Greg Jacobsen died Monday following complications from injuries sustained from the April 30 helicopter crash in Indiana.

Kevin Crull’s new digital rights model for US shows

The digital rights formula includes key digital platforms like VOD, mobile and tablets.

A Little Bit Zombie kicks off production

Comedy/horror A Little Bit Zombie is beginning principal photography in Sudbury, Ontario, marking the feature film debut of director and producer Casey Walker.