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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.
ABC true crime series Final Witness headed to Citytv and OMNI TV
The limited seven-part series debuts on June 27 on both Rogers Media channels, before shifting exclusively to Citytv on July 4.
The Haunting Hour, Warrior Games in production in Vancouver area
Horror series Hour (pictured) will shoot to mid-September, while the youth series about indigenous sports will move to Mississippi in July, Ontario in August and Whitehorse in winter 2013.
New TV audience measurement tools needed: report
Canada Media Fund-released report notes the U.S. industry has formed special coalition to tackle Connected TV’s measurement challenges.
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