TV

The CRTC’s CIPF trigger change and the era of platform-agnosticism

The CRTC’s recent decision to eliminate broadcaster-associated triggers for CIPF funding speaks to the new era of content, and possibly heralds more changes on the way.

Whites app-ifies production and equipment services

Dark Matter will be the first TV series to use the digitized service, which seeks to consolidate documentation and services.

Cameras rolling on The Beaverton

The 13-episode first season of the show will premiere on The Comedy Network in November.

In Brief: Maudie to open VIFF, Mongrel’s home-ent hire

Production is underway in Ontario on the six-part miniseries, L.A.’s mayor wants to bolster VFX credits, plus more news.

Bell Media sets up Gusto in M3’s old home

MuchMoreMusic is no more, as Bell Media moves forward with its newly acquired Gusto lifestyle brand.

TriBro to expand GTA studio

The studio also announced updated plans for its 270,000 square-foot studio (renderings pictured) in Pickering, ON.

Bell Media breaks into live theatre

The media co has partnered with Iconic Entertainment Studios to produce Bat Out of Hell: The Musical.

DHX signs new U.K. licensees for Teletubbies

DHX Brands has added 10 new licensees to the preschool brand.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 15 to 21, 2016

The Angry Birds Movie is at #1 for the week of Aug. 15 to 21, with Batman v Superman at #2 and God’s Not Dead at #3.

Bristow Global Media expands into live events

The Toronto-based prodco has launched a new division, to be led by Claire Adams (pictured), to facilitate the partnership with music marketing agency ENT!

Syfy renews Dark Matter for season three

U.S. channel Syfy has renewed the Canadian sci-fi series from Prodigy Pictures for another round.

Space orders season three of Killjoys

The announcement was timed to coincide with a panel and special advance screening of the finale at Fan Expo on Thursday.