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Letterkenny has it all ‘figgered’ out
A story of media, merch and microbrews: Letterkenny is Playback’s best-marketed TV brand of 2017.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2017
Frontier climbs to #6, with Stranger Things at #1 and Marvel’s The Punisher at #2.
Daniel Cross wins Doc Institute Luminary Award
The EyesteelFilm founder was celebrated at the annual ceremony, alongside first-time feature filmmaker Victoria Lean.
Caroline Habib joins New Metric Media
The former director of Mongrel International will lead the prodco’s development efforts as it looks to build out its dramatic and comedy slates.
After #MeToo, how will the industry respond?
Organizers of the symposium on sexual assault presented seven recommendations to improve policies and supports for survivors.
YMA Andra Sheffer Scholarship winner named
Youth Media Alliance has also added three to its board of directors, as Alexandra Raffe and Vince Commisso’s terms come to an end.
In brief: Felix & Paul Studios heads to Sundance
Plus: Robin Joseph’s animated short Fox and the Whale is one of 10 projects in contention for an Oscar nom, and more.
Column: Hey industry! Let’s be clear about the ‘Netflix tax’
With petitions circling and choruses growing louder, Irene Berkowitz says it’s critical to be specific about what’s being asked of the government.
ProSieben merges Red Arrow, Studio71
The media co’s digital and traditional production businesses are merging under the Red Arrow Studios banner.
CBC sets premiere dates for winter 2018
Legal drama Burden of Truth and Allan Hawco-starrer Caught are among a trio of dramas joining the pubcaster’s lineup in early 2018.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 20 to 26, 2017
The Indian Detective is at #5, with the CFL Grey Cup game at #1 and The Good Doctor at #2.
HGTV Canada greenlights new Bryan Baeumler series
The specialty net will bring back the popular home improvement star Baeumler for a new beach-side series.
Magali Simard to leave TIFF
The senior manager of theatrical programming has been with the Toronto festival since 2006.
Broadcasters submit amended group licence renewal recommendations
On the English-language side, Bell Media and Corus both said they would be prepared to increase the baseline for PNI spending to 6%, but with a caveat.
Reelworld’s Gave Lindo moves to CBC
The former executive director of the Reelworld Film Festival joins the programming team under Sally Catto.
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