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Hot Docs unveils Special Presentations
This year’s Special Presentations subjects at Hot Docs runs the gamut from funnyman Conan O’Brien, puppeteer Kevin Clash and chess whiz Bobby Fischer, as the fest reveals its 26 documentary features.
CBC announces three key exec changes
CBC appoints Christine Wilson, Julie Bristow and Phyllis Platt to new key roles.
Gerry Barr named CEO of the DGC
Barr brings a labor background as a past negotiator for the Steelworkers’ Union and creator of its Steelworkers Humanity Fund.
New Media Manitoba lands $433,000 in federal funding
“This project will help our digital media sector to capitalize on global opportunities, while also meeting the evolving needs of local industries,” said Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Lynne Yelich.
Original cast returns for Silent Hill sequel in Toronto
Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean and Deborah Kara Unger are returning and up-and-comers Adelaide Clemens and Kit Harington are joining Silent Hill: Revelation 3D.
Vancouver Film School signs first-look deal with Hollywood talent agency
The entertainment training school has struck a strategic alliance with Innovative Artists that aims to help launch the careers of graduating actors, film producers and writers internationally.
Guru makes Justin Time sales
Toronto-based animation house Guru Studio has scored three sales for its debut preschool series Justin Time.
Industry remembers Pratley’s contribution to Canuck cinema
At a time when there was a real hunger for film in Canada, Gerald Pratley fed it. The founder of the once-named Ontario Film Institute died Monday at age 87, according to reports.
HGTV’s The Unsellables co-host arrested on extortion charges
Toronto police charged Anthony Sayers, co-host of The Unsellables from indie producer Cineflix Productions, with four criminal counts, including fraud and criminal harassment, related to work done by his private contracting company for a Toronto client.
Canada bleeding US pilot shoots to New York
Canada is losing U.S. pilot shoots to New York and rival US locales as the Hollywood’s hunt for new TV shows kicks into gear.
Brad Schwartz to Fuse in the U.S.
In his new role at Fuse, Schwartz will expand development of new original programming for the music-driven TV channel, increasing coverage of live events and growing the Fuse brand.
Genies see highest ratings in 15 years for CBC
More viewers turned into the 31st Annual Genie Awards on CBC than in the last seven years combined, as the William Shatner-hosted celebration of Canadian film saw a 15-year ratings high.
Beyond adds more Debbie Travis
All For One With Debbie Travis (six x 60 minutes) from Whalley-Abbey Media is launching at MIPTV next month, with Travis as the host, creator and executive producer.
Cineflix International sells Air Ways and Campus PD worldwide
Indie distributor Cineflix International has sold two docu-soaps into foreign markets, including placing the Australian series Air Ways in Scandinavia.
ContentFilm rebrands as Content Media
As part of the rebranding, Toronto-based Fireworks International becomes Content Television, with Greg Phillips remaining at the helm.
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