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In Brief: Creative industries launch code of conduct site
Plus: Shaw Rocket launches a kid safety program, Guru Studio ups Louise Jones to VP role, and more.
The Genre Report: Canada’s top creatives talk TV today
In part one of Playback‘s series, creatives and broadcasters behind some of the country’s most successful scripted dramas discuss challenges and navigating change.
Layoffs hit TFO
Updated: The Ontario French-language public broadcaster reports it has cut 19 positions across the company.
Breakthroughs Film Fest adds Mariam Zaidi as exec director
Zaidi, an associate programmer at Hot Docs, will replace Gabor Pertic in the role.
Cameras roll on The Eye of U.R.M.
The sci-fi thriller is the latest feature from Metis director Benjamin Ross Hayden and stars Greg Bryk.
Playback’s 5 to Watch: 2018 nominations now open
We’re on the hunt for the best up-and-coming talent in the Canadian screen-based industries – and we need you to help us find it. (Free to view)
Carter heads to WGN America
The Amaze Film + Television-produced series joins a number of other Canadian series in the U.S. channel’s lineup.
Shaw reportedly shopping its stake in Corus
According to a report from The Globe and Mail, the teleco aims to free capital to invest in its wireless network.
Banff ’18: NBCU International Studios’ Canadian strategy
The company’s president Jeff Wachtel discusses its partnership with Lark Productions and working with Canadian creators.
Distribution360 inks deals for Canadian series at Banff
Universal Kids picks up marblemedia and Proper Television’s Driving Me Crazy, while Snapshots, The Mystery Files and others head overseas.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 28 to June 3, 2018
MasterChef Canada breaks the top 10, followed by Private Eyes at #15 and The Detail at #19.
Quebec commits $600M in culture funding
The provincial government’s five-year action plan boosts funding for the production, distribution and discoverability of Quebec cultural products.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films June 1 to 7, 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story leads the list, followed by Deadpool 2 landing at #2 and Avengers: Infinity War breaking the top three.
Banff ’18: Kevin MacLellan on Hayu’s Canadian launch
NBCU’s chairman of global distribution and international discusses the SVOD’s rollout, working with local broadcasters and competing globally.
Banff ’18: How Canadian cos are taking control of their own destiny
Boat Rocker, Blue Ant and Wow! discuss contrasting approaches to M&A and having the ability to self-commission projects.
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