TV

ACTRA, producers strike deal

ACTRA, the CMPA and the AQPM have reached a tentative deal for the renewal of the Independent Production Agreement.

Jennifer Goldhar takes over as president at The Characters

Agency founder Larry Goldhar is stepping away from client representation and taking on a new role overseeing administration.

Photo Gallery: WIFT-T Crystal Awards 2015

A selection of pictures from last week’s 2015 WIFT-T Crystal Awards held at the Arcadian Court in Toronto.

DHX Media, DreamWorks Animation ink copro pact

The deal will see DreamWorks Animation and DHX Media coproduce 130 episodes of animated kids content at Vancouver- and Halifax-based DHX Studios.

Architect Films expands with new hires

Co-owner Mike Sheerin (pictured) on focusing his prodco’s efforts in development, branded content and digital endeavors.

Knowledge Network reappoints Rudy Buttignol

Buttignol (pictured) will remain as president and CEO for a five-year term ending in 2020.

Russia is on the map for Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom

Russian kidcaster Carousel has snapped up the rights to the Entertainment One Family preschool series.

Proper Rights sends Beasts, Garage abroad

Proper has secured a raft of international deals for its factual and lifestyle titles across Iberia, New Zealand, Italy and Canada. (Beasts of the Bible pictured.)

Fall TV: News, comedy up at CBC, but drama drops off

CRO Jean Mongeau (pictured) on how the election and Blue Jays baseball impacted results at the pubcaster this fall.

Programming profile: Shaw Media’s Lisa Godfrey

From Playback magazine: Shaw Media’s head of original content discusses the company’s evolving programming strategy.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Nov. 16, 2015 to Nov. 22, 2015

Inside Out tops the chart for the week of Nov. 16 to Nov. 22, with Terminator Genisys at #2 and Man From U.N.C.L.E. at #3.

Shaftesbury inks VOD deal with MoMedia

The agreement with the VOD content management company covers five English speaking territories. (Life With Derek pictured.)