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How festivals breathe life into a Bravo!FACT short
Judy Gladstone, executive director of Bravo!FACT, talks about TIFF and the drive towards critical recognition that can sustain a short film in the marketplace.
eTalk rings in 10th anniversary
Executive producer Morley Nirenberg talks to Playback about the show’s new look, timed to launch in tandem with TIFF.
CTV’s Brett Burlock to lead Take 5 Development
Take 5 Productions’ new TV division will focus on developing Canadian content, created by Canadian talent.
Hockey star Wade Belak dead at 35
The hockey player was set to star in the CBC’s Battle of the Blades this fall. “We are shocked and saddened,” says CBC’s Kirstine Stewart.
Call Me Fitz comes up big at Geminis
As the Geminis gets its groove back, the HBO Canada comedy picks up six trophies on the second night of Canada’s TV awards.
Showcase takes new marketing tack for fall
Shaw Media’s Muriel Solomon talks about Showcase’s new approach to marketing its fall shows, including Lost Girl.
Cover Me Canada announces judging panel
The reality competition series from Temple Street Productions will debut next month on the CBC.
How a happy, clappy Geminis keeps cool in a crisis
Show producer Barry Avrich tells Playback about bringing The Late Show’s Gospel Choir to town and washing away past sins.
Ice Pilots, Nazi Hunters win big at Gemini Awards
Omni Film Productions, Cineflix Productions and Clearwater Documentary were among the multiple award winners at the first night of the awards.
Carl Icahn bows out of Lionsgate
The billionaire investor is selling his stake in Vancouver-based Lionsgate for $7 a share.
Channel Zero launches Metro14 in Montreal
The former CJNT is going HD and skewing younger.
Shaftesbury to launch U.S. division, Switzer joins board
The indie producer’s new office will be led by two former Cookie Jar execs.
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