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Big Time Decent hires Jeffrey Kinnon as factual VP
Company founder Matt Shewchuk noted that Kinnon’s “ability to run difficult productions on location is a great match for us,” as he continues to build out his executive team.
New Metric Media eyes Letterkenny brand expansion
The prodco has inked a trio of licensing deals, including agreements with board-game specialist High Roller Games and consumer products company Funko.
marblemedia hires Mike Armitage to boost factual development
The former Proper Television exec will develop original factual content as the Toronto-based prodco expands development producer Kelsey Espensen’s remit.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 11 to 17, 2021
The Rookie claims the #3 spot again, while Murdoch Mysteries makes the list at #25 and Private Eyes lands at #28.
Beach House Pictures acquires majority stake in Vesuvius Pictures
The Blue Ant Media company has also appointed Felix Feng (pictured) as general manager, Beach House Pictures China.
FOX acquires two seasons of Diggstown
Diggstown has become the latest Canadian series picked up for U.S. broadcast in the 2020/21 season in a deal brokered by rights holder eOne.
David Carter steps down from EVP post at EP Canada
During 25 years with the payroll and financial services company, Carter worked on almost 2,300 film and television projects, the equivalent of about $5 billion in tax incentives.
Hollywood Suite promotes Sharon Stevens, Julie Kumaria
Stevens joins the independent network’s executive ranks as VP, programming, while Kumaria is appointed SVP, marketing and content distribution.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Jan. 15 to 21, 2021
The list sees The Croods: A New Age, News of the World and Promising Young Woman make the top three.
Advertisers take a closer look at connected TV
Though challenges remain, there are numerous reasons to use connected opportunities to support traditional strategies.
Discovery+ greenlights Cream Productions’ I Got Lucky
The 14 x 30-minute show is headed to Discovery+ via a multi-territory pre-sale deal secured by Cineflix Rights.
From the Vine crosses six-figure mark internationally
Sean Cisterna’s Canada/Italy copro From the Vine hit the milestone during its third week in New Zealand theatres, with plans to expand to the U.K. once restrictions are lifted.
Dark Slope adds new team members to support growth
The Toronto-based virtual prodco has appointed Dana Ware as creative director and hired a former Guru Studio production coordinator, plus more.
Harold Greenberg Fund announces Northern Shorts Program recipients
Ipeelie Ootoova and Sarah Jancke’s short Irninnu Unikaara are among the trio selected to share a portion of the $60,000 initiative.
Deals: Nish Media’s Rustic Oracle lands U.S., U.K distribution
Plus: Boat Rocker Studios’ Dino Ranch lands European sales, and Gusto sells 35 hours of content to Russia.
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