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Production begins on Terry’s Off digital pilot
The new travel series from Farmhouse Productions and Travel + Escape sees Nova Scotia native Terry Himmelman (pictured) venture for the first time out of his hometown to the best global travel destinations.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Feb. 17
This week, Degrassi‘s episode that addressed suicide garnered a strong response on Twitter and Facebook.
CMF announces gross sales reportage tool
As part of guideline changes unveiled last April, producers must submit gross sale reports for CMF-funded projects, as part of the organization’s aim to promote project success.
Canadians recognized by International Digital Emmy noms
Guidestones (pictured), Temps Mort 3 and co-pro Dirtgirlworld – dig it all! are up for digital programming awards, to be presented at MIPTV April 8 in Cannes.
Craft Truck premieres first series, more in the pipeline
The online entertainment site aims to reach the filmmaking industry with their niche-targeted content.
Fathom Film Group, Jam3 launch Defector interactive experience
The site is a complement to the feature documentary The Defector: Escape from North Korea, based on the true stories of six people who fled the Asian country.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – Week of Feb. 10
This week we see how according to Seevibes Lost Girl beat Degrassi despite Degrassi having notched greater social interactions.
DHX inks VOD deal with Hoopla
The three-year deal, which expands on the company’s aim to exploit emerging digital opportunities, will see episodes from its programming library streamed via Midwest Tape’s Hoopla digital platform for public libraries.
Higher Optik TV take-up drives Telus Corp. profits higher
The western Canadian phone giant said its IPTV service signed up 41,000 new subscribers during its latest quarter, helping it to take market share from arch-rival Shaw Communications.
Rogers looking for new CEO for 2014
The media group, releasing its Q4 results, said current CEO Nadir Mohamed (pictured) will leave the company in January 2014.
Weekly roundup: Indie production news, awards and release dates
This week’s roundup includes the start of production on CFC alumni Audrey Cumming’s (pictured) directorial debut and details of the Women In Film and Television Vancouver’s 2013 Spotlight Award Winners.
DHX Media upbeat about digital distribution revenues
The family and kids producer, having recently acquired Cookie Jar Entertainment and its programming library, points to increased deals with emerging digital platforms like Netflix and Amazon.
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