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Bron Animation bolsters creative team
The newly launched B.C. indie animation studio announces several new hires, including veteran ani producer Barbara Zelinski and former Pixar animator Adam Wood.
Uncharted video game stars Nolan North and Claudia Black join Haven cast
The stars (Nolan North pictured) will rejoin fellow Uncharted video game cast member Emily Rose for season three of the eOne and Big Picture Films drama.
Roundup – awards, shortlists and updates
Here’s a mix of recent award winners and shortlisters, and an update on Ingrid Veninger’s $1K Film Challenge and the return of comedy web series Moderation Town (pictured).
Cartoon Network, Adult Swim help Teletoon compete, execs say
U.S. brand extensions that launched Wednesday is extension of long-term partnership, says Teletoon business ops VP Trent Locke (pictured).
CW’s Beauty and the Beast books into Cinespace’s Kipling studio
The Kristin Kreuk-starrer for Showcase in Canada is co-produced by Take 5 Productions and Whizbang Productions.
Seattle broadcaster seeking Canadian productions
Washington public TV station KCTS 9 is looking to partner with indie producers in Alberta to develop multi-part factual programs.
11 Television pacting with Alan Thicke on game show format
The project is the first under the recently-established Essential 11 Media Group partnership with Los Angeles-based Essential Media and Entertainment.
Markle Productions to produce JiggiJump for Kids’ CBC
The series, based on the musical fitness adventure concept for schools and theatres from Judy and David (pictured) and Education Arts Canada, will begin production this summer.
APTN goes cross-platform for national chief election coverage
The initiative is an attempt to tap into the fast growing and heavy portable device-using, young aboriginal demographic, says network CEO Jean LaRose (pictured).
Degrassi: The Next Generation shoots cameo with Chaz Bono
Cher’s daughter, who transitioned from Chastity Bono into a male, appears in a scene with Adam Torres, a transgender character on the Canadian teen TV show.
Daniel Dales and Jarrett Sherman exit Smokebomb Entertainment
The co-founders of the digital producer, acquired by Shaftesbury Films in 2008, are “moving on from their roles in order to pursue other opportunities.”
Canada’s Olympic Consortium unveils sponsored segments
The Consortium is bringing back its broadcast features, which debuted during the 2010 Vancouver Games, to be aired on multiple platforms.
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