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People/Companies
WildBrain CPLG hires Hasbro’s Ben Peace as VP for Asia-Pacific
WildBrain CPLG has also been appointed by Peanuts Worldwide as its licensing agent for the Peanuts brand in Asia-Pacific.
Wattpad Webtoon taps former AMC, Fox exec to lead global entertainment
The Toronto-based studio has hired industry veteran David Madden to oversee development, production and sales of its content slate.
Christine Thompson to lead animation production at Dark Slope
The producer, who has worked on kids series such as Nickelodeon’s Bunsen is a Beast and The Fairly Odd Parents, has been named head of the division at the Toronto studio.
Final day to submit for Playback’s 10 to Watch
The deadline for the 2022 edition of 10 to Watch is July 5. Submit your nominations here.
Home Town Takeover prodco RTR Media promotes four
The promotions follow a significant boost in the Toronto-based company’s production activity over the last six months.
Entertainment One ending theatrical distribution in Canada and Spain
A small number of staff have been laid off in Canada, Playback understands, as the company plans to continue non-theatrical distribution.
Corus profit dips in Q3 2022, despite revenue gains
President and CEO Doug Murphy told investors the company’s diverse business portfolio will help it “withstand recessionary pressures” in 2023.
Insight Productions names Alex Kitz SVP of business and legal affairs
Kitz’s promotion includes an expanded focus on the Boat Rocker-owned company’s development slate.
Rogers-Shaw merger heads to mediation
The first step in alleviating the Competition Bureau’s concerns is set to begin after the long weekend.
Sinking Ship hires director of sales for Europe
The Toronto-based prodco says Karine Rubin will be responsible for the company’s sales efforts throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Shaftesbury appoints Liz Levine as senior producer and VP of television
The veteran producer said the Toronto prodco has supported her throughout her career and joining it “feels a lot like coming home.”
Former Bell Media exec Tony Leadman joins Weather Channel
Leadman will lead international distribution for the network’s primetime programming and original series.
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