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11 Television, Essential Media form partnership
The deal sees Essential Media’s CEO Chris Hilton (pictured) become CEO of the newly formed Essential 11 Media Group.
Michael, French Immersion lead Canadian Comedy Awards noms
The cancelled CBC comedy and Kevin Tierney’s feature film comedy both received five nods each.
Inside the Rockies with Matt Hornburg
The marblemedia co-CEO and exec producer of Whatsinaname talks to Playback about the cross-platform project and what’s on tap this year.
Modus FX adds previs division to Montreal facility
The new offering will help directors and other key creative get their heads around the demands of complicated film and TV shoots.
Canadians showcase 20 films in Shanghai
Micheline Lanctot’s Pour l’amour de Dieu (pictured) will compete for the Golden Goblet Award at the international film festival, which runs June 16 to 24.
New Brunswick’s Copperhead shoot adds Peter Fonda to cast
The iconic American actor will play the role of Avery in the Civil War film by director Ron Maxwell.
IFC Midnight picks up U.S. rights to Brandon Cronenberg’s Antiviral
The deal follows Cronenberg’s debut feature bowing in Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section.
MuchMusic gets a social rewards program
The channel has posted results from the first month of its MuchCloser program that rewards viewers for visiting its site.
How Richie Mehta’s I’ll Follow You Down landed big-name cast
Producer Lee Kim talks to Playback about how things fell into place casting Haley Joel Osment, Victor Garber (pictured), Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell for the indie feature.
Nelvana names new toy partner for Babar
The Toronto-based children’s entertainment prodco is joining forces with NY-based Yottoy Productions to develop plush toys based on its classic kids series.
Inside the Rockies with Kaitlin Ann Jones
The Soldier Brother creator talks to Playback about making the NFB interactive doc.
CHCH picks up Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune
The announcement came yesterday at the channel’s upfront, where it revealed another five additions to its fall primetime schedule.
Google Canada on how Canadians view 300 videos a month
Ahead of her WIFT-T International Women in Digital Media keynote, Google’s Sabrina Geremia discusses online monetization. (updated with clarification)
National Film Board puts final touches to The Portrait
Hubert Davis and crew captured artist Phil Richards’ visit to Buckingham Palace.
CCI Entertainment developing Taffy Saltwater cartoon property
The co-venture agreement with global licensing firm Evolution calls for a kids animated series from Michael Paraskevas, the creator of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast.
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