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Canucks win at 2013 Kidscreen Awards
DHX Media’s Yo Gabba Gabba! (pictured), Muse Entertainment’s Cyberbully and others took home awards for their work in kids programming during 2013.
Sue Milling named ACTRA Toronto exec director
Milling (pictured) takes over for Brian Topp, who is taking on a senior advisory position.
Cameras roll next week on APTN’s She Kills Me
The 13-episode series of half-hour comedy specials is produced by Victoria’s Less Bland Productions in association with APTN and Drama Camp Productions.
Corus Entertainment’s KidsCo gets behind Syfy Kids block
The international kids’ channel has the Canadian broadcaster as a minority investor and a major program supplier.
Cineplex posts record results for Q4 2012
New theatres and Hollywood releases helped the exhibition giant take advantage of record attendance at its cinemas in 2012.
Copper begins season two production
Sons of Anarchy actor Donal Logue (pictured) joins the cast, while writer-novelist Thomas Kelly comes on board as exec producer.
Cinedigm takes U.S. rights to The Fruit Hunters
The U.S. digital distributor plans a spring 2013 theatrical release followed by VOD, digital and DVD for Yung Chang’s documentary about the world of exotic fruit and fruit enthusiasts.
NFB names Ravida Din as English program director general
Din, who has been with the organization since 2007 as both a producer and executive producer, will contribute to the launch of a new strategic plan for the NFB and shape upcoming plans for the organization.
Raven Banner acquires Canadian rights to John Dies at the End
Horror icon Don Coscarelli’s latest pic was picked up in Berlin from Magnolia Pictures ahead of a Canadian release by the genre distributor.
Tricon inks deals for Bitchin’ Kitchen, Deck Wars
The Toronto- and L.A.-based distributor has secured deals for more than 150 hours of factual and lifestyle programming in North America, Europe, Asia and New Zealand (Restaurant Takeover pictured).
Brett Burlock to head up Toronto base for Sea to Sky Entertainment
The ex-CTV and Take 5 development head will bring a joint venture between Lionsgate and Thundebird Films closer to creating a full-service studio alternative for Canadian networks.
Rogers Media plants Seed with Monday night debut
The sperm donor comedy pulls 344,000 viewers on City and just over 21,000 eyeballs to an online and mobile space pre-release.
Available Light film fest screens Yukon Gold world premiere
The Yukon film festival, which runs to Feb. 10, also includes a master class with doc filmmaker Peter Mettler on Thursday (Yukon Gold pictured).
Spotted! The Walking Dead’s gruesome countdown
Just another day in Toronto? Here’s what’s up with the giant severed fingers commuters are encountering at Union Station this week.
How the digital technology revolution has filmmakers on the run
CinequipWhite GM Larry Lavoie says LED lighting that draws far less power and generates little heat and removable lens cameras enable cinematographers to cut down time to set up shots.
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