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Sales, distrib and awards roundup
FilmCAN’s Northwords (pictured), the NFB’s Bear71 and Best Boy Entertainment are among recent industry award winners.
Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent not coming back for second season
Citing the “current economic climate,” Rogers Media is not following up the first season with a sophomore run from Insight Productions.
Producers need to be flexible to succeed: Temple Street topper
More than ever, broadcasters need producers to help complete the program funding picture, including via branded content, says John Young.
CFC to launch Music Lab in the fall
The new initiative, which will include a music residency for composers and songwriters, will create business opportunities to increase the use of Canadian musical talent onscreen.
Amid Sask. tax credit change, Cheshire Smile Animation staying put
The prodco says it’s taking a wait-and-see approach before deciding whether to relocate elsewhere after end of refundable tax credit system.
It’s official: Rogers acquires SCN
The approval opens the way for the launch of Citytv Saskatchewan July 1, as Rogers expands Citytv’s national footprint.
Bron Animation opens shop with Mighty Mighty Monsters
B.C.-based prodco and finance group Bron Studios has launched an indie animation studio, with its first project based on the book series written and created by Sean Patrick O’Reilly.
Graham Wagner, Vera Santamaria join two NBC series
The Canuck screenwriters land at The Office and Up All Night, respectively, as producers.
ACTRA pushes for global arts rights pact
ACTRA National president Ferne Downey tells Beijing conference of the need to finish the international rights treaty in digital age.
Irene Weibel to lead Nelvana Studio
She will oversee studio’s creative direction as well as development and production of all original Nelvana productions.
Chef Chuck Hughes’ Mexican adventure
The Montreal-based chef (pictured) and star of Chuck’s Day Off and Chuck’s Week Off discusses his latest series.
Whistler names industry vet Paul Gratton as director of programming
The former Chum Ltd. exec will program the film and industry lineup at the west coast festival, replacing Stacey Donen.
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