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In brief: CMF/Screen Australia coin; Dead of Summer’s B.C. shoot
Screen Australia and the CMF distribute $700,000 across three digital coproductions, Dead of Summer starts production in Vancouver, plus more news from the week.
Amy Cameron joins Cameron Pictures
The former CBC production exec is partnering with her sister Tassie Cameron on her recently launched production company.
Deals: DHX, Boat Rocker, 9 Story, IndieCan
DHX Media has secured 10 more broadcast deals for its rebooted Teletubbies series (pictured), plus more deals of the week.
Entertainment One acquires Renegade83
eOne has acquired a 65% stake in the California-based prodco behind Naked and Afraid (pictured).
Cinespace Toronto launches Cancon initiative
A new program in memory of Cinespace founder Nick Mirkopoulos will see studio space provided rent free to qualifying Canadian projects. (Code 8‘s Robbie Amell pictured.)
CRTC approves Corus acquisition of Shaw Media
The regulator has said no tangible benefits will be generated from the deal, nor will any new broadcast licences be issued for any of the services.
Deirdre Brennan lands at Corus Kids
The former ABC TV kids boss became VP of content at Corus Kids on Monday, and she tells Playback sister pub Kidscreen why the role was worth the 10,000-mile move to Canada.
Nick preps DHX Media’s The Other Kingdom
The live-action show created and executive produced by Thomas W. Lynch is set to bow April 10 on Nickelodeon in the U.S.
Murdoch, Heartland head to season 10 with solid audiences
Both of the long-running CBC series were recently renewed for 10th seasons.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs March 7, 2016 to March 13, 2016
MasterChef Canada is at #15 for the week of March 7 to March 13, with Murdoch Mysteries at #16 and Big Brother Canada at #19.
Telefilm’s patriotic platform
A new initiative hopes to be an “Own the Podium” for Canada’s audiovisual industry.
Tricon bolsters factual, ani divisions with new hires
The Toronto-based producer and distributor has named Dan Miller (pictured) VP of factual development, alongside two other senior hires.
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