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Pre-production starts on Winnipeg shoot of Strings
The indie drama from U.S.-based Strings of Film, stars Lucas Till (Walk the Line), Kherington Payne (So You Think You Can Dance) and Maria Bello (A History of Violence, pictured).
Alexander Manu on new behaviour space for digital content
The internet guru (pictured) said during his Stream keynote speech that entertainment content today must do more for consumers in an age when digital media can be accessed on multiple platforms.
The Academy launches all-digital CSA application process
The new process, which eliminates the need to send in hard copies of audio-visual materials like films and TV programs, is the result of a deal with digital media management company Yangaroo.
Way of the Wicked wraps production in Squamish, B.C.
The Christian Slater-starrer is the latest project in Vancouver-based Odyssey Media’s planned 15-film slate for 2013.
Why originated brand content is your best bet for Cannes Lions glory
Digitas exec John McCarus (pictured) told a Stream panel on online branded entertainment that premium content made, rather than sponsored, by a brand, has the best chance to win industry kudos.
Online series creators urged to embrace video syndication model
To secure as broad an audience as possible, producers should go global and publish video on hundreds of web sites, rather than rely on one destination site (Chill’s Marc Hustvedt pictured).
Case study: Yahoo!’s Burning Love as breakout online drama
The spoof of TV dating competition shows grabbed over 11 million views during its first season before jumping to the E! network.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films May 24 to May 30, 2013
Michael McGowan’s Still Mine is the top Canadian film for the week of May 24 to May 30, 2013.
Crowdfunding 101: The Ghost Army
Concluding the series of crowdfunding case studies, we look at Rick Beyer’s doc The Ghost Army (pictured), which Kickstarted its way to a PBS premiere.
Rogers bets on Canuck series, comedy for fall
The broadcaster’s 2013-2014 lineup, which also includes The Grammy Awards and new stateside comedies, reflects a strategy to grab a younger-skewing demo.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films May 24 to May 30, 2013
Fast & Furious 6 tops the box office for the week of May 24 to May 30, 2013.
Tatiana Maslany joins Captain Canuck web series
The Orphan Black star (pictured) joins the five-part web series, slated to launch July 1 online.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs May 13 to May 19, 2013
Cloud Atlas is the top-selling DVD for the week of May 13 to May 19, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs May 20 to May 26, 2013
Criminal Minds tops TV for the week of May 20 to May 26, 2013.
CMJ Productions branches into post, talent management
Post-Prod CMJ Tech, the post-production arm, offers a variety of audio-visual production services and rentals, including Canon C300 and 5D Mark III’s cameras.
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