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Melissa Kajpust upped at Super Channel
With the promotion, Kajpust’s remit will expand to include all U.S. and international program acquisitions.
WIFT-V unveils genre contest winners
Reem Morsi’s Fish and Nicole Steeves’ The Method were among the projects selected for the genre concept competition.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 19 to 25, 2018
CBC’s primetime coverage of 2018 Winter Olympics nabs the #1 and #3 spots, followed by the encore coverage of PyeongChang’s closing ceremony at #2.
City renews Bad Blood for season two
The mob drama has been given an expanded, eight-episode order and will return to City in the fall.
Heidi Schorn moves to Alibi Entertainment
The former eOne exec is joining Toronto-based Alibi as director of development.
New fund launches for sexual-violence support services
The Aftermetoo movement is partnering with the Canadian Women’s Foundation to launch the fund, which aims to raise $7 million.
CSAs 2018: Women take the stage
Awards season is traditionally dominated by men, but this year’s Canadian Screen Awards shines a spotlight on more diverse talent.
Rita Shelton Deverell named ACTRA’s Woman of the Year
The Vision TV founder is being recognized for her artistic and advocacy achievements.
HGF distributes $111K through Shorts-to-Features program
Writer/director Carmine Pierre-Dufour’s Mahalia Melts in the Rain, produced by Colonelle Films, is among three projects to receive funding.
Screen Nova Scotia appoints new interim exec director
Laura Mackenzie (pictured) will fill the not-for-profit industry organization’s exec director position while a permanent replacement is found.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Feb. 23 to March 1, 2018
Black Panther leads the pack, followed by Game Night at #2 and Peter Rabbit at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Feb. 23 to March 1, 2018
Nelly et Simon: Mission Yeti is at #1, while Pour Vivre Ici and Hochelaga land at #2 and #3.
Spin Master acquires plush manufacturer Gund
The USD $79-million purchase sees Spin Master expand further into the infant toy and specialty gift category, and marks the latest in a string of acquisitions for the company.
Blue Ant expands Australian footprint
The Toronto-headquartered company has acquired Australian Geographic magazine from multi-platform publisher Bauer Media.
Ontario-made Shape of Water shimmers at Academy Awards
Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy feature film netted four awards on the night, including best picture and best production design.
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