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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 26 to March 4, 2019
The Umbrella Academy comes in at #1, followed by Star Trek: Discovery at #2 and Doom Patrol at #3.
Canadians to unpack LGBTQ+ representation at SXSW
As part of a panel on queer fandoms, Shaftesbury will unveil a new feature-length documentary, Queering the Script, directed by Gabrielle Zilkha.
Programmer profile: CBC Digital
CBC’s Zach Feldberg discusses the pubcaster’s evolving digital strategy and what producers should know before pitching it.
In brief: Proposed Ottawa film campus clears another hurdle
Plus: Guru Studio and Mercury Filmworks win big at Toronto Animation Arts Festival International and the NFB hits its gender-parity goals for a third year.
Semi Chellas’ American Woman heads to Tribeca
The Canadian feature, produced by First Generation Films and Elevation Pictures, makes its world premiere in the festival’s Spotlight Narrative program.
#FightForWynonna lights up Times Square
Wynonna Earp fans have moved beyond Twitter to launch a billboard campaign in New York City to end the production delay on season four.
Dylen Postnikoff to lead brand strategy at Shaftesbury
The former head of TV content marketing at CBC will oversee global brand strategies for Shaftesbury in a new VP role.
In brief: Montreal VFX industry grows, Brault gets second term
Plus: Mosaic Entertainment tries its hand at virtual reality with six VR sketches to accompany CAUTION: May Contain Nuts.
Noreen Golfman named ACTRA’s Woman of the Year
The founding director and chair of St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is being recognized for her artistic achievements and advocacy work.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 18 to 24, 2019
The Big Bang Theory comes in at #2, followed by Young Sheldon at #3, while Murdoch Mysteries breaks the top 30.
Playback’s 2019 Indie List: survey online now
We want to hear how you allocated your spend in the 2018 calendar year. CLICK HERE to access the Indie List survey directly.
Bart Yabsley to lead Sportsnet as president
The appointment comes five months after former Sportsnet president Scott Moore left the role.
Canadian broadcasters prep for an SVOD invasion
Broadcast execs discuss how they’re honing their streaming offerings as another wave of deep-pocketed OTT players head toward Canada.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Feb. 22 to 28, 2019
Mon ami Walid comes in at #1, followed by Repertoire des villes disparues at #2 and Une Colonie at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Feb. 22 to 28, 2019
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World comes out on top, followed by Alita: Battle Angel at #2 and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part at #3.
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