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Smokebomb, CBC take Murdoch interactive international
A new high-concept interactive game for Murdoch Mysteries aims to engage fans on and offline across five Canadian cities and the U.K.
Summerhill’s latest sale, renewals for Shark Teeth, CMJ
Toronto’s Summerhill sells its cute and cuddly series into the U.S. while the two other Canadian prodcos ink deals for new seasons.
W Network unveils new home reno show
Masters of Flip, starring Kortney and Dave Wilson, is part of a ongoing strategy to build up Corus’ in-house talent lineup, execs say.
Corus Entertainment swings to second quarter loss
The broadcaster posted a non-cash radio impairment charge of $130 million, while lowering earnings guidance due to “further economic headwinds” impacting advertising market confidence.
Breakthrough Entertainment opens New York City office
The indie producer has hired Beth Fraikorn to oversee a push into the U.S. factual and reality TV market.
Remstar pacts with L.A. producer on production division
Clark Peterson, producer on Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet for Salma Hayek will head up Remstar Studios, based in Los Angeles. (Peterson pictured.)
ACTRA Montreal announces 2015 award nominees
Multiple nods went to work from Pompeii and 19-2 (pictured), while Montrealers’ work in Hollywood films such as X-Men also earned nominations.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs March 23, 2015 to March 29, 2015
MasterChef Canada hits #16 for the week of March 23 to March 29, with Motive, Murdoch and Big Brother Canada also landing in the top 30.
Whites acquires Parallel Rentals amid industry consolidation
The deal for the Vancouver-based location equipment supply house follows William F. White and SIM Group busily buying up smaller players to provide one-stop shopping for producers.
eOne bolsters U.S. unscripted TV division with first look deal
Mark Ford and Kevin Lopez’s production shingle Creature Films will develop and produce unscripted programming with the Canadian producer.
Tattersall merges with SIM Group
The Toronto-based audio post service provider merges with the fast-growing equipment and post-production services provider.
Telefilm unveils coproduction guidelines for new treaties
The latest rule changes apply to treaty co-productions that came into effect after July 1, 2014, including the new Canada-India coproduction agreement.
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