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NATPE Global announces new team for January event in Miami
The team includes Claire Macdonald as executive director of the North American content marketplace.
Corus makes cuts to original programming team
A spokesperson tells Playback the move is part of a restructuring and an “enterprise-wide cost review” amid economic uncertainty.
Vice Media to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group
The company confirmed the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a bid of US$350 million.
Entertainment One to lay off 20% of film, TV staff
Parent company Hasbro said the “workforce reduction” is part of global staff cuts announced in January.
CFC selects 18 for 2023 Norman Jewison Film Program
The annual program offers roughly five months of training for writers, directors, producers and editors.
NFB names Kate Vollum as producer at Ontario Studio
Vollum has worked with the NFB since 2007 and was a coproducer on the recent documentary Ever Deadly from Tanya Tagaq and Chelsea McMullan.
CCMA Awards strum new tune with Bell Media partnership
CTV is now the exclusive broadcast home to the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, which previously aired on Global.
Sally Karam joins Frantic Films as VP of development
Karam previously served as executive producer/supervising producer on the company’s CBC sketch comedy series Baroness von Sketch Show.
TVO expands leadership team with four new roles
Natasha Negrea has been tapped to oversee programming, with new commissioners named for TVO’s documentary and kids streams.
BANFF ’23 dispatches: Paramount Global’s stake in Canada
Global and local experts discussed opportunities and concerns for the Canadian market, including the health of the kids sector.
Project 10 promotes Shonna Foster to director of development
The promotion is part of a new management structure at the Toronto prodco behind CBC’s Son of a Critch.
Canadian writer-director Reeyaz Habib dies at 53
Producers of Habib’s feature Fat Lady Sriracha confirmed his “sudden and unexpected passing” this week.
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