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Defining the X factor of DHX’s fall programming strategy
While the broadcaster continues to focus on music and dance programming, DHX Television’s Michael Serafini says it’s also looking to diversify.
CRTC’s CIPF points change sparks controversy
The CRTC’s recent decision to reduce the number of points required for Canadian certification of indie-fund projects has both supporters and detractors.
CMF-triggered production up 8% for 2015-16: report
The organization’s annual report shows an overall $371 million investment in Canadian projects.
CBC partners with Warner Bros for format incubator round two
The program solicits and supports unscripted format concepts from Canadian producers.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Aug. 15 to 21, 2016
The CBC broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s final concert takes the #1 spot for the week of Aug. 15 to 21, followed by the Closing Ceremony of the Rio Olympics at #2.
Buck Productions signs with The Gersh Agency
The indie prodco is looking to make further inroads in international markets and focus on TV production deals.
Boat Rocker Rights hires Jessica Watson
Coming from eOne, Watson (pictured) will manage the company’s global sales and acquisitions.
Showcase sets launch date for Travelers
The series, produced by Toronto’s Peacock Alley Entertainment, will air exclusively on Showcase in Canada and on Netflix internationally.
Bell Fund distributes $4.3M across 23 projects
Among the projects receiving funding are Becoming Canadian, produced by eOne and Antica Productions for CBC.
How VIFF is going green
The festival’s first-ever Sustainable Production Forum will discuss best practices for environmentally responsible productions, like Vancouver-shot The X-Files.
CBC commissions drama series Bellevue
The eight-parter goes to camera next month in Montreal. (Series lead Anna Paquin pictured.)
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 8 to 14, 2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tops the DVD chart for the week of Aug. 8 to 14, with Zootopia at #2 and Batman: The Killing Joke at #3.
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