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The Legend of Sarila to open south of the border
kaboom! Entertainment, the kids and family label of U.S. distributor Phase 4 Films, has picked up U.S. rights to the 3D animated feature from Quebec prodcos CarpeDiem and 10th Avenue.
Peace Point Rights sells Anna Olson series to Chello Latin America
The indie distribution arm of Peace Point Entertainment also sold Keasha’s Perfect Dress to Discovery Latin America (Bake with Anna Olson pictured).
9 Story sells Daniel Tiger to Disney channels
The animated preschool series has been picked up by Russia’s Disney Channel, and Disney Junior in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Digital Howard does online aftershow for The Project
The digital extension will see participants in the City and OLN doc-reality series engage with fans of the TV show from Buck Productions.
High demand taps out CMF’s digital media incentive program
The industry fund said the French-language program has followed the English Canadian version in being drained well before the program was to run out in April 2014.
Cineplex launches SuperTicket movie bundle
Giving a potential boost to home entertainment sales, the package includes both theatre admission and a UV digital download of the film.
CFC honours volunteers with Payback Awards
The event, held Thursday at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, also featured the premieres of four films from the CFC’s 2013 short dramatic film program.
Weekly roundup: TV premieres, awards and events
This Friday’s briefs include news of the rollouts of 9 Story’s Camp Lakebottom (pictured) on Teletoon and Tricon’s The Next Star on YTV.
Bell Media renews TV deal for World Juniors hockey tournament
TSN and RDS have signed onto another ten years of airing the annual Christmas ritual where young Canadian hockey players take on the world.
Sam Raimi’s Poltergeist remake to shoot in Pinewood Toronto
As production in Toronto gathers pace after a quiet spring, The Walking Dead‘s Gale Anne Hurd is also eyeing the city as a location for her Horizon pilot shoot.
Mobovivo brings second screen tech to Quebec
Mobovivo CEO Trevor Doerksen (pictured) says the companies will work with Quebec broadcasters and production companies to provide the tech and creative for scripted and unscripted second screen experiences.
On Screen Manitoba announces new board
The non-profit organization revealed this year’s changes to its board of directors.
Netflix renews Toronto-shot series Hemlock Grove
The 10-episode second season order follows Hannibal, also produced by Gaumont International Television and renewed for a second season shoot in Toronto (Hemlock Grove creator Eli Roth pictured).
VIFF introduces two new film awards
The festival is also adding the B.C. Spotlight film program, which will include an adjudicated competition.
ZoomerMedia launches website
The online homepage for Moses Znaimer’s expanding media group aimed at baby boomers includes aggregated news and verticals like health, travel and lifestyle.
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