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Playback’s Production Company of the Year 2022: New Metric Media
The powerhouse producers behind Letterkenny have their sights set on a comedy brand empire, fuelled by quality content and market savvy.
Fae Pictures ups Lindsay Blair Goeldner, adds New York office
The Canadian prodco has promoted Goeldner to VP of production and hired Daniel Northway-Frank as director of impact.
Playback presents its 2022 Best of the Year picks
Twelve companies, organizations and individuals made the cut for their outstanding impact on their sector.
Farpoint Films, Super Channel sign exclusive deal
Death of the Party is already in production under the deal, which involves 150 hours of unscripted and scripted television over the next year, with an option to extend.
Lagging ad demand hits Corus’ revenue again in Q1
Corus said it remains optimistic due to positive signs from its streaming and advanced advertising investments.
Blue Ant Media elevates global media execs in originals push
Among the promotions is Love Nature global general manager Carlyn Staudt, who takes on the additional role of head of commissioning, global media.
Scott Brothers Entertainment set ‘to make some big moves’
Co-founders Drew and Jonathan Scott, and development executive Josie Crimi, outline the company’s goals for expansion in 2023.
ACTRA National adds Linda Noelle Bush to senior management team
Bush becomes director of the Performers’ Rights Society and ACTRA Recording Artists’ Collecting Society.
Blue Ant International inks new presale with BBC America
The deal for original Love Nature documentary production Chasing the Rains follows Blue Ant International’s presale with BBC America for Africa’s Wild Year.
Super Channel hires Tanuka Roy as chief revenue officer
Roy joins Super Channel on Jan. 11 and will help lead its digital platform expansion, including FAST channels.
Nelvana’s Athena Georgaklis to co-chair YMA board
The Montreal-based Youth Media Alliance has also appointed six new members for its board of directors.
Michelle van Beusekom takes reins at Knowledge Network
The veteran broadcast and production leader becomes president and CEO of the B.C. public broadcaster on Feb. 6.
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