TIFF 2011: Michael Dobbin on filling your copro dance card

The Quiet Revolution Pictures’ principal talks about international coproductions and seeking a European partner at the Producers Lab Toronto networking forum.

Ex-Magna Entertainment exec joins Marblemedia

Blake Tohana has been named to the dual role of CFO and COO at the Toronto-based prodco.

Travel and Escape snags Chefs Run Wild

Frogwater Media’s food travel series will bow on the digital specialty channel just as it’s relaunched by GlassBox Television.

NFB uses security tech to create dance film ORA

Executive producer Rene Chenier talks to Playback about using Lockheed Martin’s infrared technology to create ORA, opening at TIFF.

Mehta to receive Canadian Centre for Diversity tribute

The award for veteran Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta will follow a sneak-peak preview of her big screen adaptation of Midnight’s Children at TIFF.

Wizard Hat to develop Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features book

The animated series is the latest from the Toronto-based producer of kids shows.

OWN Canada fall sked sees returning Canadian series

Rounding out OWN’s returning Canadian fare is a new Celine Dion special.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Aug. 22 – 28, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Aug. 22 – 28, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (Aug. 26 – Sept. 1, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (Aug. 15 – 21, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (Aug. 15 – 21, 2011)

Ex-CTV anchor Tom Clark resurfaces at Global

Clark is to join the Global News team as the host of The West Block, a new Ottawa political talker.

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ACTRA appoints new regional executive director

Daintry Dalton succeeds Raymond Guardia in the role.

How festivals breathe life into a Bravo!FACT short

Judy Gladstone, executive director of Bravo!FACT, talks about TIFF and the drive towards critical recognition that can sustain a short film in the marketplace.

eTalk rings in 10th anniversary

Executive producer Morley Nirenberg talks to Playback about the show’s new look, timed to launch in tandem with TIFF.