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Photo gallery: Writers Guild of Canada Awards – Apr. 23, 2012
Host Ryan Belleville kept the crowd lively with jibes and jabs as Canadian scribes honoured their peers at an event in downtown Toronto.
Hollywood Suite and Sony Pictures TV expand partnership
The deal sees Toronto operator of Canadian exclusive WarnerFilms and MGM movie channels rebrand two HD channels as part of a relaunch.
Kristin Booth and Ennis Esmer find Sex After Kids
The Jeremy LaLonde indie feature about seduction after parenthood is shooting in Toronto through the summer after raising key financing on Indiegogo.
Sim Digital buys Los Angeles-based Master Key post house
The acquisition is the latest by the traditional film camera supplier now offering a full range of production and post-production services across North America and in China.
Corus Entertainment cuts 23 positions
The company would not comment on which departments were affected.
Telus’ Michael Hennessy new head of Canadian Media Production Association
The veteran lobbyist (pictured) will replace Norm Bolen, who will bow out as head of the indie producers’ association at the Banff World Media Festival.
Bell Media stays the course for fall 2012
The network packs Thursday with comedy and adds Charlie Sheen’s Anger Management (pictured) to its upfront schedule.
How Peace Point brought Keasha’s Perfect Dress to Slice
President and exec producer Les Tomlin talks to Playback about developing the new bridal reality show.
Parasol Systems takes on international shine
The Vancouver-based company says its lighting ring system was used for the recent Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
Cineflix launches Instant Cash tie-in app
The prodco says broadcasters increasingly want new media components like apps to deliver added value to content.
Lionsgate posts fourth quarter loss
The Vancouver-based studio used success of Hunger Games release to take write-downs associated with its Summit Entertainment purchase and other costs.
Shaw brings Big Brother north
Canadian format heavy-hitter Insight Productions will bring Endemol’s format to Canada on Slice.
GAPC Entertainment wins at 2012 Hermes Awards
The Ottawa-based prodco nabbed two prizes for its kids property The Prime Radicals, and tacked on a third with The Innovators: Agriculture Rooted in Science.
eOne enlists Scholastic, Candlewick Press for U.S. Peppa Pig roll out
eOne CEO Darren Throop: “I am also pleased to report that Peppa Pig’s international success continues and am excited about the licensing and merchandising roll out in the US later this year.”
Nelvana eyes licensing, retail partners ahead of Berenstain Bears’ 50th anniversary
The Canadian cartoon factory is looking to repeat its licensing and merchandise success with earlier kids TV properties like Beyblade, Max & Ruby and The Backyardigans.
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