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DGC names recipients of special honours
The guild says film and TV industry veterans John N. Smith (pictured), Lee Gordon and Peter O’Brian are to receive career recognition awards at its annual awards gala in October.
FX Productions has Canada in mind when developing original series
Two upcoming FX series, the movie-to-TV adaptation Fargo and the Guillermo del Toro drama pilot The Strain, will be shot in Canada.
Rogers Media shuts CityNews Channel, makes changes at OMNI
The changes, which are effective immediately, are a result of viewership changes and global advertising shifts, according to Rogers.
Vancouver Animation School adds industry experts to advisory committee
The committee members will meet with school CEO Mario Pochat regularly to discuss the state of the industry, needs for training and what positions are needed in studios.
CTV to debut Satisfaction on June 24
The sitcom from creator Tim McAuliffe will air Mondays at 8 p.m. and lead into the second season of Anger Management.
Julie Bristow leaving CBC
The executive director of studio and unscripted programming (pictured) is leaving to pursue a new venture, the CBC said Wednesday.
Canadian youth screen industry celebrated at Awards of Excellence
Canada’s Youth Media Alliance recognized creators breaking ground in children’s screen entertainment at its annual awards gala Tuesday night.
FX Canada cherrypicks 11 new series from FX Networks slate
As FX Networks ramps up its series and pilot-production slate, Rogers Media has acquired 11 new series from its American supplier for FX Canada (returning series The League pictured).
Quebecor’s QMI Content adds execs
The recently launched division focuses on creating content for all Quebecor screen-entertainment platforms.
DHX sells three kids programs into Belgium
The new distribution sales cover SheZow, (pictured) Monster Math Squad and Martha Speaks.
CFC, NBCUniversal to launch TV series exchange program
The initiative is designed to introduce Canadian writers and creators with TV concepts to NBCUniversal Canada creative execs.
Incendo appoints new COO
The company appoints Jean-Phillipe Normandeau (pictured) as COO a month after co-founder Stephen Greenberg hands the reins to Jean Bureau as company president and sole shareholder.
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