TV

Fashionation.tv inks U.S. distribution deal

Canadian webcaster Fashionation.tv has inked a U.S. distribution deal with online video startup Pluto.TV.

Rebecca Nield joins Integral Artists

The former Casting Workbook and Brightlight Pictures exec will oversee the voice and commercial divisions at the Vancouver agency.

Youth Media Alliance reveals Awards of Excellence finalists

Series up for prizes include Annedroids, The Moblees and Rocket Monkeys (pictured), with the winners to be unveiled at a gala in Toronto on May 27.

Bell Media’s Much joins MCN fray

Bell Media has announced Much Digital Studios, a multi-channel network for online content creators.

DHX Media grows content distribution with The Orchard

Continuing to grow its global distribution footprint, DHX Media has inked a multi-year electronic sell-through agreement with New York-based video, film and music distribution company The Orchard.

Sinking Ship, 9 Story series land Daytime Emmy noms

Sinking Ship Entertainment received nine Daytime Emmy nominations, while 9 Story Media Group saw seven noms across two series. (Odd Squad pictured.)

Blue Ice Pictures moves ahead on Madiba miniseries

The Nelson Mandela biopic will shoot in South Africa later this year, with L.A.-based director Kevin Hooks on board.

Corus secures all programming rights to Nick content in Canada

The new long-term deal gives Corus Entertainment exclusive rights to Nick content across digital and linear platforms in Canada.

CMF readies for change in light of Let’s Talk

Canada Media Fund president and CEO Valerie Creighton weighs in on how the funder will need to position itself in a changing media landscape.

News

Nova Scotia’s film tax credit targeted for possible cuts

The cash-strapped province has put its film and TV production tax break up for review as the finance minister looks to generate more revenue.

Adria Budd Johnson wins WIFT-T Banff scholarship

The award is presented to one WIFT-T member with mid- to senior-level management experience.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs March 16, 2015 to March 22, 2015

Masterchef Canada hits #10, with Murdoch, Motive, Rick Mercer, Dragons’ Den and Heartland all landing in the top 30.