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CTV Two adds some laughs to Wednesday night
Betty White’s Off Their Rockers and new comedy Best Friends Forever launch on the channel in April.
eOne extends first-look deal with Ilana Frank
The first project under the extended deal, which covers all television projects developed and/or controlled by Frank (pictured), is upcoming homegrown drama Saving Hope.
In the writer’s room with Lee Aronsohn
Ahead of the Toronto Screenwriting Conference this weekend, the Two and a Half Men co-creator talks to Playback about the draw to writing for TV, why casting is critical for scripts he creates, and his best pitch that didn’t make it.
Canadian film industry still reeling from Saskatchewan tax credit cut
Critics of premier Brad Wall insist any new subsidy that is not bankable like a film credit will not fly in today’s foreign locations business.
In the writer’s room with Patricia Rozema
The writer and director talks to Playback about adapting reality to fiction, and moving between the writer’s room and the director’s chair, leading up to the Toronto Screenwriting Conference March 31 and April 1.
Ontario budget chops extend to local media sector
The Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund, a key source of funding for festivals and educational institutions with media programs, is to be phased out one year earlier than scheduled.
Distribution360 inks deal with Nick Jr. channels
CGI-animated series Olive the Ostrich will air across Europe, Asia and Latin America as part of the multi-territory deal.
DHX Media inks supply with Netflix
Franny’s Feet, Bo On The Go! and Mighty Jungle are headed to Netflix in the U.S. market as the video streaming giant expands its kids entertainment lineup.
Saskatchewan premier won’t reverse decision to cut film tax credit
The province will consider alternative ways to subsidize the local film and TV sector, Brad Wall told an industry delegation Monday.
The schedule that Little Mosque built
As the show wraps up its six-season run, Kirstine Stewart talks about how Mosque proved the CBC could make something Canadians would watch.
CRTC approves Canadian Broadcasting Participation Fund
The independent fund, following a proposal and $3 million commitment from BCE, will help public interest and consumer groups offset the costs of participating in the regulator’s broadcast proceedings.
Amy Cameron joins Verite as drama and scripted TV development topper
Cameron’s key focus will be developing a slate of hour-long drama series for the Regina-based indie producer.
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