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Harold Greenberg Fund sponsors inaugural eco-production award
Astral Media’s Harold Greenberg Fund is getting into the awards business. The industry fund is sponsoring the inaugural Planet In Focus Green Screen Award for eco-friendly filmmakers.
Life With Boys enters production
Nelvana Studio’s new live-action comedy from Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes will begin principal photography at the CBC studios in Toronto.
Anton Leo to Just For Laughs comedy festival
The CBC has lost long-time comedy exec Anton Leo to the Just For Laughs festival.
Prime Time: Netflix top-of-mind
The icebreaker at the CMPA’s Prime Time conference this year for industry rivals breaking bread in Ottawa: Netflix.
Lacroix committed to working with indie producers
CBC president Hubert Lacroix says he wants independent producers to help audiences “get closer to their Bobino.”
Brad Shaw: TV will remain the primary medium to deliver content
The Shaw Communications CEO talks about the future of TV and the company’s desire to “enthrall” Canadians with content.
Shatner to host Genies
The one and only William Shatner will be at The National Arts Centre in Ottawa on March 10 to host the 31st Annual Genie Awards.
Best Boy Entertainment expands with two new companies
St. John’s, Newfoundland-based Best Boy Entertainment is extending its reach with the addition of a TV distribution company as well as an interactive content hub.
WIFT-T and William F. White announce mentorship winner
DHX Media’s Corinne Herman is the inaugural recipient of the William F. White Production Manager Mentorship program with Women in Film & Television – Toronto.
Rogers’s earnings off slightly in Q4
Roger posted adjusted earnings of $359 million for the three months to December 31, down 3% from a year-earlier profit of $370 million, on overall revenue up 3% to $3.15 billion.
Jack Fleischmann to run CTV News Channel, alongside BNN
CTV has tapped Fleischmann to run the CTV News Channel, while remaining general manager of BNN, the network’s business specialty channel.
eOne says it will beat market expecations
Entertainment One on Tuesday said it expected to surpass market expectations with its upcoming results on the strength of such properties as Walking Dead and Peppa Pig.
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