TV
Swarovski Humanitarian Award 2012: Gary Slaight
The founder of Slaight Music and overseer of the Slaight Family Foundation is to be recognized for his charitable work during the Playback Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame ceremony Sept. 21.
Deluxe Award For Outstanding Achievement 2012: Sarah Polley
The young actor, director and screenwriter will receive this year’s Deluxe Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Playback Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame ceremony Sept. 21.
New Establishment second reveal: Tim McAuliffe
In just 10 years, the Montreal-born scribe’s TV writing career has seen him work on iconic Canadian brands, such as This Hour Has 22 Minutes and primetime American series, including Up All Night.
Why Robert Duncan is making music in a submarine
The L.A.-based Canuck composer praises his Toronto work experience and explains how he specializes in using non-instruments to enhance a production’s impact on audiences.
William F. White unveils new senior exec appointments
Garin Josey, Rick Perotto and David Hardy are among top execs getting new duties at the top Canadian production equipment supplier to the Canadian film, TV and digital industries.
Richard Rapkowski promoted at eOne
Company veteran will expand his scope to the U.S. in the newly created position of senior VP, business and legal affairs for eOne Films North America.
eOne to bring Stanley Kubrick projects to TV
The Canadian indie producer will team with the Steve Lanning and Philip Hobbs of the U.K.’s Philco Films to bring Downslope and God Fearing Man from the iconic filmmaker (pictured) to screen.
CTV and FX order 90 more episodes of Anger Management
The Lionsgate writers room has already penned new episodes of the comedy sitcom, to be produced in September and shopped to international buyers at MIPCOM.
Cineflix taps Peter Smith to lead scripted arm
The London-based exec (pictured) will take Copper producer Cineflix Studios from its U.S. base under Christina Wayne and grow its presence making global dramas in Canada and the U.K.
Fan Expo recap: Todd’s ‘season three’ quest, Continuum travels afar
During Q&A panels at Fan Expo Saturday and Sunday, the casts and crews of the two shows (Todd pictured) revealed where the future is taking them.
New Establishment first reveal: Marilyn Kynaston and Kate Sanagan
The Toronto-Vancouver indie distributors were selected as one of the industry’s picks in Playback‘s New Establishment search earlier in the summer.
Copper notches top specialty spot on premiere night
The series delivered 403,200 Canadian viewers for its Sunday night premiere on Showcase, and stateside delivered 1.1 million total viewers on Aug. 19, BBC America’s highest rated series premiere ever, according to the channel.
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