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Packaging key to pitching digital: panel
The first CSA: Behind the Screens industry forum saw industry experts emphasize the need for digital creators to pitch broadcasters and studios with a well-developed project.
Maya Meyouhas promoted at Corus
Meyouhas has been with Corus Media for two years as director of interactive for the caster’s specialty channels.
Canadian Screen Awards ratings drop slightly
The awards show lost about 20,000 overnight viewers over last year but stays relatively steady on its three-year average.
Peppa Pig grows Aussie licensing lineup
With preschool property Peppa Pig surpassing US$1 billion at retail, IP owner eOne has expanded its licensing program Down Under.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Feb. 22, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2016
Good Dinosaur tops the DVD chart for the week of Feb. 22 to Feb. 28, with Spectre at #2 and Black Mass at #3.
CW re-ups lineup, greenlights Reign to season four
The CW renews its lineup of originals, including the Take 5/Whizbang/CBS production and a host of British Columbia-shot series.
Blue Ant Int’l acquires new titles ahead of MIPTV
Blue Ant International has picked up 75 new hours of content, including Our House Media’s Airport Impossible and Gryphon Productions’ Bigfoot Commandos.
Column: Planning work visas around fluctuating currency
Immigration lawyer Lorraine P. D’Alessio on why it’s wise to have the flexibility to work in the U.S. at a moment’s notice, even when the Canadian industry is booming.
Room cleans up at final night of 2016 Screenies
The Ireland/Canada copro took home nine awards Sunday evening, with Schitt’s Creek and Hyena Road winning three prizes each.
Going ‘All for One’ on a new online strategy
A new original web series, launched simultaneously on Corus’ ABC Spark and shift2’s Kinda TV YouTube channel, marks a new strategy for both channels.
Mary Ann Turcke on strategy: ‘pick a screen, fill it with goodness’
Bell Media’s Turcke and Corus Entertainment’s Doug Murphy talk to Content Industry Connect attendees on following audiences and distribution challenges.
Deals: Lionsgate, PNP, 9 Story
Lionsgate inks deal to develop mobile games based on the Now You See Me franchise, Black Fawn’s Bite (pictured) gets U.S. distribution, plus more deals of the week.
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