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Photo gallery: Birks Diamond Tribute

A selection of photos from Monday’s Birks Diamond Tribute party, held at Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel.

The 2016 New Establishment: Arcana Studio

From Playback magazine: Comic publisher-turned-feature producer Arcana is creating a mini-studio model in which its original storyworlds can thrive.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2016

Amazing Race Canada tops the chart for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, with Motive at #15.

Heritage launches Cancon consultations

The industry and public consultations “Canadian Content in a Digital World,” first announced in April, are now underway.

Teletoon debuts Masha and the Bear

The series, which is growing its North American presence, is produced by Russia’s Animaccord Animation Studio.

Blue Ant, CMJ ink output deal

The Montreal-based factual-entertainment specialist will produce 39 hours of content for the media co annually.

Photo gallery: CFC Annual BBQ Fundraiser

Nearly 2,000 industry members gathered under sunny skies at Windfields Estate for the event.

Bell Media’s Gusto to start production on 10 originals

Fish the Dish (pictured) will return to the food and lifestyle channel for a second season and be joined by a slew of new series and specials.

TIFF ’16: Inclusivity at the forefront

A series of industry reports, initiatives and panels during the festival pushed the conversation on women and diversity in film.

The 2016 New Establishment: First Generation Films

From Playback magazine: A focus on IP development, diverse financing and multiple platforms has seen Christina Piovesan’s indie film prodco transform into a viable business.

Production set to begin on season two of You Me Her

The eOne original comedy, which will shoot in Vancouver this month, will be directed by Sara St. Onge (pictured).

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 22 to 28, 2016

The Angry Birds Movie tops the chart for the week of Aug. 22 to 28, with Huntsman: Winter’s War at #2 and Nice Guys at #3.