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In the writers’ room: McGrath vs. Coghill
In this Valentine’s Day edition of In the writers’ room, Playback talks to engaged screenwriters Denis McGrath and Kim Coghill, who will compete in the TV comedy category at the WGC Awards on Apr. 22.
WGC screenwriting awards nominees unveiled
The writers behind Bomb Girls, Less Than Kind, My Babysitter’s a Vampire, Still (pictured) and Picture Day are nominated for the Writers Guild of Canada’s awards on Apr. 22.
David Rocco heads to India and Nat Geo Channels International
David Rocco’s Dolce India, the latest series featuring the Canadian chef (pictured), has been licensed by Breakthrough Entertainment to NGCI’s Nat Geo Adventure channel for various territories.
Don McBrearty to direct Star Spangled Banners for Muse
The Bomb Girls director will lense the TV movie in Ontario, with an April 2013 production start.
YTV finds Cache Craze
The series, produced by 9 Story Entertainment and which features competing family teams searching for virtual caches that are unlocked after completing various challenges, premieres on March 9 at 6 p.m.
Shaw Media orders local version of Chopped reality series
Paperny Entertainment will produce the Canadian adaptation of the popular U.S. food competition series for Food Network Canada, to bow in winter 2014.
FremantleMedia acquires Family Harmony
Global producer-distributor FremantleMedia has picked up the singing competition Family Harmony (Un Air de Famille) (pictured), its first acquisition from Quebec.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – Week of Feb. 3
This week we see how Degrassi landed at the top thanks to building hype in anticipation of the season premiere.
Wayne Levin locks in new Lionsgate contract
Levin (pictured), the Vancouver-based mini-studio’s general counsel and chief strategic officer, has been with the company for 17 years.
Brink Studio launches in Toronto
The new production house, headed up by Irfan Saleemi, specializes in live action, animation and interactive projects for film, broadcast, commercial advertising and music.
Jay Baruchel to present trophies at Canadian Screen Awards
Meg Tilly, Brad Smith and Kim Coates will also introduce categories at the industry kudosfest, to air on the CBC on March 3 (Baruchel pictured).
Photo gallery: CFC 25th Anniversary Gala and Auction
Industry execs and luminaries gathered on Feb. 6 to kick off the CFC’s 25th anniversary year at its annual gala and auction event at The Carlu in Toronto.
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