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Breakthrough Entertainment
Breakthrough strikes pact with Vast Entertainment
Via the strategic partnership, the L.A.-based prodco will produce and direct between six-to-eight TV MOWs in Canada and the U.S.
Deals: Corus, PNP, Breakthrough, Gusto
Corus inks its first deal for fashion competition series Stitched (pictured), while PNP picks up the Canadian rights to TIFF’s 2018 closing night film, and more.
Aliy Brown joins Breakthrough Entertainment
The former director of distribution and marketing at 108 Media will manage sales in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa.
Chantal Jackson joins Peacock Alley Entertainment
In her new L.A.-based position, the former Vice Media and Breakthrough Entertainment exec will lead Peacock’s push to expand its scripted slate.
On the MIPCOM sales floor
Playback caught up with a few of the companies and execs who headed to the Palais to discuss how their corporate and content strategies paid off.
Peter Williamson departs Breakthrough Entertainment
The company’s co-founder is stepping down as part of a management buyout, with Michael McGuigan and Nat Abraham taking control of the producer/distributor.
Ira Levy on Breakthrough’s refocused strategy
The prominent Canadian producer discusses how Breakthrough is pivoting its production and development model following the sale of its kids catalogue to 9 Story last month.
Hallmark preps Breakthrough MOW
Season for Love, produced by Ira Levy, marks the Toronto company’s first collaboration with Crown Media.
9 Story to buy Breakthrough’s kids and family slate
The acquisition expands 9 Story’s distribution library to more than 3,500 half-hours, and adds to its live-action offerings with titles including the Anne of Green Gables movie series.
Heritage wraps China mission with $125M in deals
Item 7, Transfilm International and Breakthrough Entertainment are among those partnering with Chinese companies on upcoming projects.
Breakthrough inks raft of international sales
The Toronto producer/distributor is sending its L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables to broadcasters in Europe and Asia, among other deals.
In brief: Breakthrough Entertainment adds sales exec
Plus: Indiecan nabs the North American rights to Mark A. Lewis’s third feature, The Age of Adulting, which will have its premiere during Canadian Film Week.
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