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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe to exec produce Vic Chesnutt doc
R.E.M. vocalist Michael Stipe has signed on to executive produce a new doc from Saskatchewan’s plan9films.
Banff panel to debate US over-the-top digital services
Canadian content carriers and US over-the-top digital platforms will debate the future of digital video at the Banff World Media Festival.
Rex Harrington and Evelyn Hart join Bravo!FACT short
So You Think You Can Dance Canada judge Rex Harrington is reuniting with long-time ballet partner Evelyn Hart for the short film II.
No Avatar hits Cineplex Q1 results
The Canadian exhibition giant posted a first quarter loss Thursday after Canadians made far fewer trips to the local multiplex in the spring.
Brands need to let audiences drive content, says advertising pundit
“The brand doesn’t control content, the audience does” in today’s evolving world of branded entertainment, argues Paul Kemp-Robertson, co-founder of Contagious magazine.
BCE talks up CTV acquisition in latest financial results
Phone giant BCE released its first quarter results, including an ad industry rebound driving up TV revenue growth by 7.5% during the latest quarter.
Nelvana signs DVD deal for Tintin series
The U.S. distribution deal with Shout! Factory will see 39 half-hours of the animated series released on DVD.
CBC unveils Just For Laughs gala talent lineup
The top headliner for the pubcaster is homegrown comic sensation Russell Peters, along with Jeremy Hotz, Jimmy Carr, Dom Irrera, Sebastian Maniscalco and Nick Thune.
Vivian Miranda joins Distribution360
Based in Los Angeles full-time, Miranda will look after Latin American sales.
Allan Novak: TV first and interactivity second doesn’t work
“The walls are all breaking down. Your show may not be on TV, it may be on Netflix or iPad,” says the executive producer of AllScreen Entertainment.
Brett Burlock leaves CTV’s development division
The broadcaster is now looking through new hires to reorganize development across genres, rather than channels.
Echo Media options Tradition
Screenwriter and novelist Tom Bauer has landed his first feature film gig, as Montreal’s Echo Media optioned his comedy-drama Tradition.
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