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Laurie May leaving eOne
The former Alliance Films EVP (pictured) is the latest executive to leave the company following its acquisition of Alliance Films in January.
NSI announces New Voices participants
A total of nine students will participate in the 14-week training course for young Aboriginal adults who want to work in the film and TV industry.
Tim Leiweke named president and CEO of MLSE
The former Anschutz Entertainment Group head will take over the reins at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, which includes the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors.
Weekly roundup: nominations and awards
This weeks’ prize-heavy briefs include news of Inch’ Allah (pictured) taking a special prize at the Beijing International Film Festival and the Canuck nominations at the up-coming Monte-Carlo International TV Festival.
Sardine Productions launches Leon interactive comic book app
The Montreal-based animator is partnering with Societe Radio-Canada to finance and promote the apps for the Leon kids series.
DIY Network Canada unveils spring lineup
The Shaw property’s schedule features new series like Salvage Dawgs (pictured) and returning shows like Million Dollar Contractor.
Incendo, Pixcom to give Pop Quiz for E!
The Montreal prodcos will produce 60 episodes of the half-hour pop culture game show based on Le Circle (pictured), which is broadcast on TVA in Quebec.
Heartland nets most AMPIA awards noms
Seven24 Films’ CBC family drama is vying for 13 prizes while Nomadic Pictures’ AMC western Hell on Wheels is vying for eight in the Alberta awards race.
Space gets In The Flesh Drama from BBC
The Bell Media sci-fi specialty channel plans a North American premiere for the three-parter about a zombie teenager, played by Luke Newberry.
BuzzTaxi inks international factual deals
The Toronto-based factual distributor has made deals for Canadian series Untamed Gourmet (pictured) and Patent Bending in Asia, and Room to Grow in South Africa.
Suzanne Wilson steps into buyer’s role at TVOKids
She joins the public media outlet as children’s acquisitions officer.
Bell Media announces $1M producer accelerator lab
The program, created to provide training and mentorship for next-generation TV producers, involves a broadcaster internship and production mentorship for successful participants.
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