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eOne hires Patrick McDonough and Suzanne Faber stateside
Former Lionsgate exec McDonough (pictured) becomes senior VP, home entertainment sales, while Faber becomes director, children’s marketing.
Peace Point’s Shanna Albert moves to Mike Holmes’ Point Load Pictures
The veteran TV exec (centre) will develop original series outside of the Holmes Group brand, including Big Food, about cooking on a grand scale.
TV insiders named to new women leadership program
The Women in View initiative is focused on promoting women as a key force within the Canadian media landscape. (UPDATED with correction)
Sales, distrib and awards roundup
FilmCAN’s Northwords (pictured), the NFB’s Bear71 and Best Boy Entertainment are among recent industry award winners.
Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent not coming back for second season
Citing the “current economic climate,” Rogers Media is not following up the first season with a sophomore run from Insight Productions.
Producers need to be flexible to succeed: Temple Street topper
More than ever, broadcasters need producers to help complete the program funding picture, including via branded content, says John Young.
Cookie Jar partners with Fuhu on kid-friendly tablet
The animation producer will provide library content for an Android tablet.
CFC to launch Music Lab in the fall
The new initiative, which will include a music residency for composers and songwriters, will create business opportunities to increase the use of Canadian musical talent onscreen.
Amid Sask. tax credit change, Cheshire Smile Animation staying put
The prodco says it’s taking a wait-and-see approach before deciding whether to relocate elsewhere after end of refundable tax credit system.
Paul Gratton unveils vision for Whistler Film Festival
The newly-named programming director says geography and global economic trends dictate the festival focus on Pacific Rim opportunities for growth.
It’s official: Rogers acquires SCN
The approval opens the way for the launch of Citytv Saskatchewan July 1, as Rogers expands Citytv’s national footprint.
Cineplex will acquire four AMC theatres in Canada
The company will purchase three theatres in Ontario and the lone AMC theatre in Quebec, for operation under the Cineplex Odeon brand name.
Bron Animation opens shop with Mighty Mighty Monsters
B.C.-based prodco and finance group Bron Studios has launched an indie animation studio, with its first project based on the book series written and created by Sean Patrick O’Reilly.
Why Ingrid Veninger is helping microbudget films
Director devoting $1,000 in box off take to support five young filmmaker’s work.
Graham Wagner, Vera Santamaria join two NBC series
The Canuck screenwriters land at The Office and Up All Night, respectively, as producers.
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