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Bell Media job cuts continue
A memo from president Mary Ann Turcke says announcements will be made on a “building-by-building” basis through the rest of the month.
DHX reports Q1 revenues up, plus new SVOD deals in China
New digital platform deals and global expansion contribute to growth at the company, as it also announces two new non-exclusive content deals in China.
Tricon secures int’l sales, distribution for Sensitive Skin
Ahead of the series second season, the show has premiered in the U.S. on iTunes and has been sold into other territories.
Discovery’s Frontier pushes int’l boundaries with Netflix
The channel’s first original scripted series, produced by Take the Shot and Factory Backwards, will be distributed internationally via the streaming service.
CBC, Telefilm named priorities in Heritage mandate
A letter to the department outlines the Liberals’ expectations of the new Minister of Canadian Heritage Melanie Joly (pictured), putting CBC funding and Telefilm at the top of the pile.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Oct. 26, 2015 to Nov. 1, 2015
Jurassic World holds on to the top spot for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, with Pixels at #2 and Southpaw at #3.
CRTC rejects TFO must-offer application
Groupe Media TFO had asked the regulator to require all Canadian BDUs and satellite TV providers to offer the French-language educational channel.
Deals: eOne, Bell Media, CMPA, Peace Point
eOne has secured the global licensing rights to Ricky Gervais’ feature film David Brent: Life On The Road, plus more deals of the week. (Gervais pictured.)
Aaron Hancox named VP unscripted at Markham Street
Hancox will oversee Markham Street’s domestic and international documentary production in the newly created post.
CTV greenlights Sienna Films’ Cardinal
The six-part drama is being produced with Entertainment One, which will also handle international distribution.
Gusto TV’s One World Kitchen wins Chinese TV award
The Ottawa-based TV channel’s founder, Chris Knight, talks to Playback about the award and Gusto’s international ambitions.
Lionsgate buys stake in Pilgrim Studios
Pilgrim Studios will still have “full creative autonomy” under its current management team, headed by founder Craig Piligian (pictured).
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