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Cineplex lays off estimated 30 employees
The company attributed a slower box office performance for the layoffs to “align the business” with its current financial position.
Photo gallery: Prime Time 2023
A snapshot of the Canadian Media Producers Association’s annual conference, which returned to in-person events with a record 900 delegates earlier this month.
CBS president, CEO George Cheeks set for BANFF ’23 keynote
Cheeks, who is also CCO, news and sports, for Paramount+, will speak about the evolving industry as part of the festival’s Summit Series.
CRTC dismisses Bell Media complaint against Videotron
The Commission has also requested that the companies resolve negotiations without requiring third party interference.
Cineplex nearly doubles revenue, attendance in fiscal 2022
The Canadian theatre chain also reported record box office revenue derived from premium formats such as AVX and VIP.
Catherine Tait discusses Bill C-11, future of CBC/Radio-Canada
The CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO spoke with Playback following her closing keynote at the Prime Time conference in Ottawa.
Cineflix Productions promotes Jeff Vanderwal to VP, scripted
Vanderwal will report to Cineflix Productions’ president and head of content J.C. Mills.
Bell and Rogers report growth in ad revenue for Q4
Canada’s two biggest telcos have different outlooks on how a possible recession would impact their performance throughout the year.
Playback’s Changemaker Org of the Year 2022: Black Screen Office
The BSO’s trailblazing research initiatives have laid the groundwork for their “bold” strategy to create real change in Canada’s screen sector.
Gusto TV to debut AI-generated characters in The Wizard of Sauce
Gusto TV is spearheading the implementation of AI characters in cooking shows with a pair of upcoming series for its food channel.
Brain Power Studio hires Netflix exec Jasmine Gard
Gard has been appointed VP of finance and operations at the Newmarket, Ont.-based producer and distributor.
Bram Abramson named CRTC’s Ontario commissioner
The telecommunications law expert will begin a five-year term on Feb. 15.
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