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Global Television taps mDialog for ad insertion tech on its iPad app
With VOD’s future in advertising, Global Television has inked a deal with Toronto-based mDialog to run its multi-TV show iPad application.
Langelotz to chair Manitoba Film and Music
Alana Langelotz will be taking over as the new chair on the Manitoba Film and Music (MFM) board of directors.
Portfolio names VP of finance
Indie producer Portfolio Entertainment continues to add to its executive ranks, with Lorraine Rotz filling the newly-created position of vice president of finance.
Shaw Media names Jamie Schouela to brand Global and specialties
Shaw Media has named Jamie Schouela as its new vice president of marketing, overseeing the marketing and publicity for Global Television and the broadcaster’s 19 specialty channels.
Italy in spotlight, new reality program at Hot Docs
Hot Docs is ramping up as it announces its Made In Italy and Ripping Reality – The B-Sides programs for this year’s festival.
Greenwood earns ACTRA’s Award of Excellence
Bruce Greenwood will pick up ACTRA’s Award of Excellence next Thursday in LA, presented by ACTRA National president Ferne Downey.
Hamilton goes Frantic
Frantic Films has appointed Bre Hamilton to the role of director of development, factual and lifestyle.
eOne announces departure of television president Laszlo Barna
Entertainment One TV topper Laszlo Barna is leaving the mini-studio to once again run his own production shingle, Pier 21 Films, with a first-look agreement with eOne in hand.
MuchFACT chair resigns after 26 years in post
Indie record company executive and talent manager Bernie Finkelstein is stepping down as chair of MuchFACT after 26 years in the post.
Hot Docs shakes up programming team, award winners
The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival has shaken up its programming team, with Gisele Gordon joining Lynne Crocker and Heather Haynes as international film selectors.
More nudity for YTV from 9 Story
9 Story Entertainment has picked up an extra 14 episode commitment for Almost Naked Animals from YTV. The series premiered January 8 in the 9:30 a.m. slot.
Knowledge Network acquires BBC Kids from Shaw Media
In a deal that requires CRTC approval, the British Columbia public educational broadcaster will acquire and run the BBC-branded digital kids channel through a joint venture with BBC Worldwide.
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