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Deadline extended for Rogers-Shaw merger
The extension comes after a House of Commons committee posed new questions to company executives.
Guru hires former WildBrain sales exec Jennifer Oppenheimer
The studio is also expanding Dave Padbury’s remit and transitioning Rachel Marcus into a consulting role.
Playback’s Kids Prodco of the Year 2022: Guru Studio
The Toronto-based animation company had a big year by focusing on long-haul IP that is expected to keep paying off for the next several years.
Aren Prupas appointed president, CEO of Muse Entertainment
He takes the reins from Michael Prupas, who stepped down on Jan. 1 and became executive chairman of the board.
Saloon Media promotes factual producers Kilback, Faulknor
Kilback will oversee the creative and editorial direction of Saloon’s unscripted slate as creative director, factual series.
Jane Tattersall leads Toronto teams at Picture Shop, Formosa
The award-winning sound editor has been named managing director, Picture Shop and SVP, Formosa Group, Toronto.
Former TIFF co-director Noah Cowan dies at 55
Cowan’s career also included roles as founding artistic director of TIFF Bell Lightbox and executive director of the San Francisco International Film Festival.
In Brief: Jennica Harper named PSP showrunner in residence
Plus: Crazy8s gets underway, NSI names a new chair, Sundance selects a Montreal filmmaker for the Merata Mita Fellowship, and more.
Cartoon Conrad developing Baby Big Mouth series
The YouTube-based preschool brand will expand for its TV debut this fall with a 2D-animated short series and companion music album.
Makers hires Adele Reeves as global development lead
The Toronto-based global producer network has also hired Sophie Chapman-Andrews as executive producer.
Fifty years of Citytv: A look at its past, present and future
How the Rogers-owned channel is using its original “spunky and local” DNA to succeed.
Playback’s Dealmaker of the Year 2022: Blink49 Studios
The John Morayniss-led studio has attracted a range of artists and business partners in year one, solidifying its value proposition as a global content hub in Canada.
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