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New fund launches for sexual-violence support services
The Aftermetoo movement is partnering with the Canadian Women’s Foundation to launch the fund, which aims to raise $7 million.
CSAs 2018: Women take the stage
Awards season is traditionally dominated by men, but this year’s Canadian Screen Awards shines a spotlight on more diverse talent.
Playback Spring 2018: Awards, amazing women and Canada’s kids biz
Playback‘s first print issue of the year hits mailboxes this week, packed with features on the issues shaping the industry right now.
Rita Shelton Deverell named ACTRA’s Woman of the Year
The Vision TV founder is being recognized for her artistic and advocacy achievements.
CBC renews Schitt’s Creek for a fifth season
The pubcaster has made an expanded, 14-episode order for the half-hour comedy, which is set to return in winter 2019.
Screen Nova Scotia appoints new interim exec director
Laura Mackenzie (pictured) will fill the not-for-profit industry organization’s exec director position while a permanent replacement is found.
Blue Ant expands Australian footprint
The Toronto-headquartered company has acquired Australian Geographic magazine from multi-platform publisher Bauer Media.
Cinespace sets sail on Marine Terminal studio
The studio has signed a multi-year deal with PortsToronto to relocate its Eastern Avenue studio capacity to a new hub in the Port Lands.
Playback’s 2018 Indie List: survey online now
It’s that time of year again. We want to hear how you allocated your spend in the 2017 calendar year. Playback‘s annual survey is open now.
CBC, Sundance TV’s Unspeakable set for spring shoot in Vancouver
The eight-part miniseries, created by Robert C. Cooper, will star Sarah Wayne Callies and Shawn Doyle (pictured).
Deals: CBC, Air Bud Entertainment, CTV
Netflix has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to CBC’s original soccer drama, 21 Thunder, plus more.
Red Square, Riley Lake partner on new Sudbury post facility
Northern Light and Colour aims to encourage Northern Ontario-shot productions to remain in the region to complete post work.
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