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Big takeaways from the Playback Marketing Summit

There’s no such thing as free media, learn to be nimble and more lessons in how to promote content from advertising heavyweights.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 17 to 23, 2016

Murdoch Mysteries is at #14, drawing more than 1.4 million (2+) viewers for the second episode of its new season.

9 Story to produce Little Critter series

The Toronto company will produce and distribute the TV series based on Mercer Mayer’s literary brand.

Filming underway on Private Eyes season two

Star Jason Priestley finds himself in the director’s chair for episode one of the returning detective series.

Bristow Global Media looks to expand in U.S.

New York-based Megan Sanchez-Warner joins the Toronto content creation company as executive producer.

WIFT-T names 2016 Crystal Awards winners

Tracey Pearce (pictured) and Barbara Bailie are among those to be recognized for their contributions to film, TV and digital media.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Oct. 10 to 16, 2016

Legend of Tarzan tops the chart, with Ghostbusters at #2 and X-Men: Apocalypse at #3.

Column: Immigration tips for your trip to AFM

With the American Film Market just days away, immigration lawyer Lorraine D’Alessio offers a primer on travel and visa requirements for those headed south.

TVA Group records net loss of $32.5 million

The media group saw a year-over-year decrease in revenue from broadcasting and production.

Deals: Portfolio, LaRue, eOne, 108 Media

As news of MIPCOM deals continues to trickle in, Portfolio, eOne and LaRue announce international sales. (LaRue’s Amazing Gayl Pile pictured.)

In Brief: Inside Out exec changes, Lantos gets int’l award

Andria Wilson (pictured) is the organization’s new exec director, First Weekend Club and Women in the Director’s Chair partner on a new VOD channel, and more news.

Take the Shot aims for global success with Frontier

Creators Rob and Peter Blackie on how they’ve tailored the show to appeal to “everybody.”