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Ex-DreamWorks EVP to bring new tech and talent to Wow!
Former DreamWorks exec Mark Taylor has joined the animation studio as consulting EP and head of studio partnerships.
The Nut Job butters up for the small screen
Canadian studios Toonbox and Pipeline have unveiled a joint venture to collaborate on new projects from existing IP, including The Nut Job franchise.
Rachel Marcus rises to VP at Guru, overseeing development
Most recently, Marcus co-created Guru’s preschool series Pikwik, which was picked up by Disney Junior for the U.S, Australia, New Zealand, Korea and India in July.
CSAs ’19: Just a Breath Away, The Great Darkened Days top film noms
All five of the projects nominated in the best film category are from Quebec filmmakers, including Maxime Giroux, Sophie Dupuis and Genevieve Dulude-De Celles.
CSAs ’19: Anne, Schitt’s Creek, Cardinal lead TV nominations
Anne with an E and Schitt’s earned 15 nods apiece, with Cardinal slightly trailing at 14, while Canadian sci-fi made a splash.
Barb Williams to join CBC as EVP
Williams, who announced her retirement from Corus Entertainment in October, will assume the new role in May.
XYZ to represent U.S. sales for V71’s She Never Died
The horror comedy is among a number of titles on V71’s EFM slate, including rock doc Loud Krazy Love, drama Trouble in the Garden and heist thriller A Perfect Plan.
Cyber Group inks int’l deal for Atomic’s The Last Kids on Earth
The Paris-based company will represent all merchandise, ancillary and second-window TV rights for the adventure series.
In Brief: Giant Little Ones wins best int’l film at Goteborg fest
Plus: Mercury Filmworks copro Hilda wins a trio of prizes at this year’s Annie Awards and more.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 21 to 27, 2019
The Good Doctor takes the #1 slot, while Murdoch Mysteries and Coroner break the top 30.
Super Bowl views continue to trend down
Ratings have fallen by more than 41% since 2016.
WIFT-T names Karen Bruce as executive director
Industry veteran Bruce will exit her current role at the Canadian Academy to assume her new post this spring.
CRTC extends deadline for comments on production report
Following two joint requests for an extension, the CRTC has pushed back the deadline for its expanded PNI report.
E.J. Alon joins Telefilm’s Talent Fund
The philanthropist and entrepreneur will lead the private investment fund in the newly created role of director.
CTV sets March premiere for Jann Arden comedy
Bell Media set its midseason schedule, which will include a slightly expanded episode order for The Launch season two.
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