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In brief: Big-spending Suits, Canadians up for MPSE awards
A survey assesses Suits‘ economic impact on Ontario, and the Motion Picture Sound Editors awards announces multiple nominations for Canadian sound editors.
ARRI ready to up your equipment game?
‘Tis the season to get up to date on the latest equipment trends. SIM Group COO John DeBoer dissects what’s big for 2016.
Canada’s Smartest Person format sold overseas
Media Headquarters is proving that smart people do indeed go far, selling its factual entertainment format into four territories.
Broadcasting Accessibility Fund distributes $724K
Seven projects that aim to advance accessibility of broadcast content were awarded grants through the fund.
Creative BC adds Esau, Bromley to board
Targeting growth across industry sectors in 2016, the commission has named six new members to its board, including new chair Dentons Canada LLP partner Gordon Esau (pictured).
Soft ad market hits Rogers’ bottom line
The company’s Q4 results were impacted by the media department, largely on account of drops in advertising revenue.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 11, 2016 to Jan. 17, 2016
Murdoch Mysteries takes the #12 spot for the week of Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, with Saving Hope at #17 and Schitt’s Creek at #30.
ACTRA members send a message
A cheeky campaign helps the union show why the ad world should hire its performers.
Shaftesbury and Teletoon join Gulli in support of Squish
Paris-based indie Cottonwood Media has signed new development partnerships with Shaftesbury and Teletoon Canada for its animated comedy Squish.
Sales in brief: D360, 9 Story, Lionsgate
marblemedia’s Distribution360 closes a number sales from its factual and doc catalogue, while 9 Story inks new deal for Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (pictured).
BCE pitches new local news fund at CRTC hearing
The hearing on local and community programming kicked off Monday and will run until Feb. 3.
Rogers Media to cut 4% of workforce
Approximately 200 positions will be eliminated across the division.
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