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Heidi Tao Yang wins WIFT-T 2011 CBC mentorship
Tao Yang will participate in a week-long workshop at CBC in February 2012 as part of the mentorship.
Bell Fund awards $3.35 million in latest round
Bell Fund executive director Andra Sheffer tells Playback Daily about the Fund’s selection process and why kids and documentary properties excel online.
Digital Launch Pad finalists announced
Previous winners of the award include Bitchin’ Kitchen and Xweighted.ca.
BBC Worldwide launches iPlayer app in Canada
The broadcaster’s VOD service offers both paid and premium models for content access.
Garin Josey takes helm at William F. White Vancouver
The promotion follows Vancouver-based Paul Roscorla being promoted to EVP and COO at the production equipment supplier.
In print: Playback’s winter issue is out
Click here for our digital edition, featuring our Best of the Year feature, CBC tribute and post-production, VFX and animation report.
Global Saskatoon adds early morning news program
Global Saskatoon Early Morning News will air from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT, anchored by Lisa Dutton.
Seven24 and marblemedia developing Dark Horse teen drama
The prodcos are developing a 13 x 60-min coming-of-age drama for YTV, plus online and mobile extensions.
Shaw Media and Rogers renew distribution deals
The most recent carriage deal between a broadcaster and cableco will see Shaw Media’s Global TV and 19 specialty channels continue to be carried on the Rogers’ cable dial.
Canadian screenwriters and indie producers start IPA negotiations
The current collective agreement between the WGC, the CMPA and the Association des producteurs de films et de television de Quebec expires on Dec. 31, 2011.
Muse, Cineflix among seven prodcos to receive Quebecor Fund cash
Over $2.7 million will be distributed among seven prodcos for television projects including Pixcom’s Bomb Hunters and TVA’s Le Tricheur.
Lionsgate Entertainment reportedly back in merger talks with Summit Entertainment
The two mini-majors have allegedly restarted merger talks after earlier failing to agree how to value each company, or who would lead a merged entity.
Pan Am gets grounded
The show is still in contention for next season, but will produce only one of the five scheduled scripts that were ordered this month, according to U.S. sources.
Entertainment One signs DVD distrib deal with 20th Century Fox for Hopscotch outfit
The home entertainment deal will see 20th Century Fox release new movie, TV and catalogue product in the Australian and New Zealand home entertainment markets.
Wingin’ It takes flight with 2011 Shaw Rocket Prize
Children across Canada selected the Temple Street production from an international jury-selected shortlist.
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