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An Anne for our times
A darker, contemporary twist on a classic helped this CBC/Netflix series, and Playback’s TV show of the year, resonate globally during turbulent times.
City of Toronto to purchase Showline Studios
The City is stepping in to maintain the filming complex after Canada Post acquired the facilities to turn them into parcel distribution centres.
Deals: 9 Story, DHX, Blue Ant
9 Story Media sells more than 550 episodes of content internationally, plus more.
Letterkenny has it all ‘figgered’ out
A story of media, merch and microbrews: Letterkenny is Playback’s best-marketed TV brand of 2017.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2017
Frontier climbs to #6, with Stranger Things at #1 and Marvel’s The Punisher at #2.
Caroline Habib joins New Metric Media
The former director of Mongrel International will lead the prodco’s development efforts as it looks to build out its dramatic and comedy slates.
After #MeToo, how will the industry respond?
Organizers of the symposium on sexual assault presented seven recommendations to improve policies and supports for survivors.
In brief: Felix & Paul Studios heads to Sundance
Plus: Robin Joseph’s animated short Fox and the Whale is one of 10 projects in contention for an Oscar nom, and more.
CBC sets premiere dates for winter 2018
Legal drama Burden of Truth and Allan Hawco-starrer Caught are among a trio of dramas joining the pubcaster’s lineup in early 2018.
Sienna Films flexes its creative muscles
With two shows travelling the world, more projects in the wings, and Kew Media’s recent endorsement, Playback’s Prodco of the Year is gearing up for an even bigger 2018.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 20 to 26, 2017
The Indian Detective is at #5, with the CFL Grey Cup game at #1 and The Good Doctor at #2.
HGTV Canada greenlights new Bryan Baeumler series
The specialty net will bring back the popular home improvement star Baeumler for a new beach-side series.
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