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eOne expands acquisitions teams
Former Teletoon exec Jessica Watson joins the Canadian indie producer and distributor as manager of acquistions, while former ITV exec Justina Hemperek comes on board as manager, factual acquisitions, U.K. and Europe.
eOne Family strengthens North American presence
eOne is expanding the presence of its Canadian and North American family division by bringing Laura Clunie, who is relocating from London to the company’s Toronto headquarters, on board as VP creative affairs.
Proper Television sells Discovery Canada third car-themed series
Don’t Drive Here will see host Andrew Younghusband get behind the steering wheel for harrowing driving in six of the most densely-populated cities in the world, including Delhi and Mexico City.
City Seeds a digital preview
In advance of Feb. 4 premiere of the homegrown series produced by Force Four Entertainment, City is launching an interactive app that lets users make a baby, and an online sneak peek of the first episode.
Weekly roundup: Conferences, indie distribution and VFX news
Among the briefs included this week are news on Heidi Tao Yang (pictured) being named producer of the Toronto Screenwriting Conference, Pacific Northwest Pictures’ theatrical releases and Canadian Press distributing video content.
APTN asks for increased subscriber fee in licence renewal app
The network is proposing a strategic plan to pursue a multiplatform content strategy, boost budgets for new and original programming and engaging Aboriginal youth as part of its application.
ATN ready to invest in more homegrown productions
The Markham-based network is looking to expand its programming by developing Canadian feature films, South Asian-Canadian dramas and investing in independent productions.
Thousands gather in B.C. to boost film sector
At a crowded town hall meeting, the We Create BC plan was announced in hopes that awareness of a struggling film industry will lead to drastic changes.
Muse’s Being Human series sold to UKTV’s Watch channel
The North American adaptation of the BBC3 sci-fi series will find a ready audience in the British market.
Part 3: How City’s Package Deal turns brain drain into brain gain
Culture shock: homegrown talent with Hollywood experience is overturning stereotyped notions of Canadians abroad by making local sitcoms with North American appeal.
Discovery Canada to premiere original series Alien Mysteries
The CGI-heavy series chronicles first person accounts of alien encounters, and features reenactments using techniques created by Toronto-based Acme Digital Pictures.
Teletoon, Just for Laughs Gags creators launch prank series
Just Kidding, which premieres on Feb. 3, features kids (with talents for comedy and improv) pulling pranks on adult passers-by.
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