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Production begins on Odyssey’s Anatomy of Deception
The MOW is directed by Brian Skiba and written by Vancouver screenwriter Roslyn Muir (pictured), who won the company’s 2012 screenplay competition with the project.
Rogers Media names Hayden Mindell to top TV post
Mindell takes over the VP of TV programming and content post from Malcolm Dunlop, whose departure was announced late August.
U.S. Syfy channel acquires Space’s ‘Bitten’ drama
Entertainment One has sold the female werewolf drama that was developed by Bell Media for its Space channel, with Daegan Fryklind and Grant Rosenberg showrunning. (Pictured: Laura Vandervoort)
Shaw Media marketing exec Muriel Solomon departs
The specialty channel marketing exec’s exit follows Jamie Schouela last year leaving the broadcaster and later resurfacing as EVP of marketing and communications at Blue Ant Media.
Strategic Partners: Noreen Halpern on successful copros (part 2)
The second of Playback‘s two-part story on coproduction success from Strategic Partners in Halifax, NS, featuring veteran TV producer Noreen Halpern.
Playback Hall of Fame media gallery (part 1)
From the red carpet, video and photography of Playback‘s Canadian Film & TV Hall of Fame inductees, honourees, guests and presenters.
CTV orders more Amazing Race Canada
The summer hit, which aired its finale last night, will open up auditions for season two later this fall.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2013
Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby is the top-selling DVD for the week of Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Sept. 2 to Sept. 8, 2013
The Amazing Race Canada maintains its TV lead, while Rookie Blue is #14.
Tricon to shop two more IFC comedies at MIPCOM
The Canadian distributor will handle international sales of The Birthday Boys (pictured) and The Spoils of Babylon after last year unveiling an exclusive distribution deal with the U.S. channel.
Strategic Partners: Noreen Halpern on building successful copros
The veteran TV exec outlines successful coproduction structures and opportunities in her keynote at the annual conference and networking event in Halifax, NS.
19-2 wins big at Prix Gemeaux gala
The French-language police drama – currently being adapted in English for Bravo – takes home nine awards, while satirical comedy special Bye Bye 2012 takes home 10 statues. (19-2 cast, pictured)
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