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eOne expands to theme parks

Entertainment One is expanding in the licensing arena with a new themed attraction, Peppa Pig World, launching at Paultons Park in Britain next Easter.

September 9, 2010

Green gala to honor David Suzuki

One of Playback’s Hall of Fame inductees David Suzuki will be getting the green carpet treatment, as Canuck entertainers pay tribute to the well-known scientist on September 10.

September 9, 2010

DHX Media rebrands across its divisions

DHX Media has rebranded its subsidiaries so that production, distribution, licensing and interactive divisions now sit under the DHX Media label.

September 9, 2010

DGC topper Anthony steps down

Directors Guild of Canada topper Brian Anthony is stepping down next spring after three years leading the filmmakers association.

September 9, 2010

TIFF’s Canada First program offers recognition to talented filmmakers who have leapt financial and conceptual hurdles to create appealing debut features. The six directors this year will be surprising Toronto audiences and critics with a diverse crop of first films.

September 8, 2010

10 To Watch: Jordan Gavaris

Recently snagged the leading role in Unnatural History, auditioned for the new Spider-Man film, The Social Network, and the new Taylor Lautner film Abduction.

September 8, 2010

Hall of Fame 2010: John Candy

It’s been 16 years since John Candy left this world, but friends and colleagues still keep their memories of the beloved actor/comedian very much alive.

September 8, 2010

10 To Watch: Ravida Din

Though a long-time employee of the National Film Board, Din has been delving more into the production side of the film world recently, with two major projects already under her belt.

September 8, 2010

10 To Watch: Julian Clarke

Garnered his first Academy Award nomination for editing District 9. Just wrapped The Whistleblower (named as a TIFF Special Presentation), and waiting for upcoming partnership with D9 writer/director Neill Blomkamp.

September 8, 2010

10 to Watch: Cole Bastedo and Matt Huether

This writing duo collectively spent years on Degrassi, along with other youth-oriented Canuck series, and are now in development with a number of prodcos and other industry folks for their own original projects.

September 7, 2010

Networks band to battle cancer

Canadian broadcasters are a competitive bunch. But as they did in 2008 with the first Stand Up to Cancer telethon, Citytv, CTV and Global Television will each give one hour of commercial-free airtime next Friday to simulcast the second installment of the U.S. network cancer benefit.

September 7, 2010