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Kenny Hotz performs first stand-up set in front of a live audience
The Kenny vs. Spenny star took to the stage at Cafe Cleopatra as Canadians make the running at the prestigious Just For Laughs international comedy festival.
982 Media unveils new film financing fund
The Calgary-based firm announced Thursday a new financing model which will allow people and companies to invest in films and share in the revenue.
CFC, JFL and Telefilm launch new Comedy Exchange
The new initiative, replacing the Features Comedy Lab, will put a deeper emphasis on boosting Canadian projects south of the border and developing relationships in the U.S. marketplace.
Rebel Without a Kitchen to begin production in August
The road trip food series for Travel + Escape is slated to premiere in spring 2013.
Interactive Ontario appoints Peter Miller as new chair
Miller (pictured) joins Trevor Fencott, who takes over from Diana Cafazzo as IO secretary, and reappointed members Lucie Lalumiere and Spence McDonnell.
Imax posts Q2 earnings up 240% on increased global scale
The Canadian exhibitor added theatres and drove box office revenue with Hollywood titles like Prometheus and The Amazing Spider-Man.
Cineflix Rights secures former Shine International exec Noel Hedges
The veteran U.K. acquisitions executive will beat the bush for more third party acquisitions to drive down the distribution pipeline.
Accidental fire devastates Kirk Talent offices
According to founder Lesa Kirk, the Vancouver-based agency’s building went up in flames July 19 while the roof was being replaced.
Water, White Knight receive Shaw Media-Hot Docs funding
Director Jennifer Baichwal (pictured) and photographer Edward Burtynsky’s doc Water is among the projects receiving a total of $168,000 from the program’s completion and development funds.
MIPJunior launches new pitch competition
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, MIPJunior is launching a new international pitch competition to find the next big brand in kids content.
CBC merges drama and comedy as programming shakeup continues
The twin divisions will be merged into one department, scripted prime time, to be headed up by ex-comedy chief Jenny Hacker.
Former CBC exec Jennifer Stewart moves to ACCT
Stewart comes on board as director of marketing and development as the organization prepares for a national film and TV celebration.
FX Canada, CityNews expand reach to Cogeco Digital TV
The networks (FX Canada pictured here) became available on the digital TV provider Tuesday, as Rogers continues its strategy to compete nationally.
eOne revenue up as Alliance Films acquisition talks continue
Growth in its film and TV business offset slowing revenue declines in eOne’s wholesale distribution business, the Canadian media group reported in its interim financial statement.
It’s official: Netflix is profitable in Canada
“We achieved a small contribution profit in Canada in Q2 and expect to remain profitable in this market going forward,” the U.S. video streaming giant said Tuesday as it released its latest financial results.
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