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Unemployment dogs Saskatchewan film/TV industry: report
The Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association says 73% of those polled in its survey said they are trained and experienced but simply cannot find enough work.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 29, 2016 to March 6, 2016
MasterChef Canada is at #14 for the week of Feb. 29 to March 6, with Murdoch Mysteries at #15 and the Big Brother Canada season four opener at #18.
Dan St. Amour to retire from Whites
After nearly 23 years with the equipment supplier, St. Amour will step down from his role of VP commercial production services on May 27.
Production on Muse’s The Kennedys sequel set for May
The four-hour miniseries goes to camera in Toronto this spring. (Director Jon Cassar pictured.)
Going social: How 22 Minutes found a whole new audience
Executive producer Peter McBain and Matt Charlton, founder of publicity firm Pigeon Row, discuss how a revamped social media strategy uncovered a new demo of viewers.
Brightlight names new director of development
Jameson Parker will work with the company’s director of production and development to build out Brighlight’s slate of originals.
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.
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