Canadian media

Cable pioneer Israel ‘Sruki’ Switzer passes away

Regarded as one of Canada’s most knowledgeable cable technology engineers, Switzer died at his home in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 87.

Canada earns 19 noms in Cannes ad fest entertainment, film categories

The Director X-helmed Drake video Hotline Bling is among those shortlisted in the festival’s first-ever Entertainment for Music category.

Hot Sheet

Playback’s 5 to Watch: 2016 nominations now open

We’re looking for the hottest up-and-coming talent in the Canadian screen production industry – and we need you to help us find it. (Free to view.)

Ringing up…Playback’s Summer 2016 issue

Playback kicks off summer (well, almost summer) with an overview of its latest issue.

It’s Indie List time again

You might not love doing it but we know you love reading it. Get your numbers together for the 2016 list, encompassing the 2015 calendar year.

Digital reality: Playback Spring 2016

Playback editor Katie Bailey weighs in on this issue’s content, including how to win in the digital economy and saluting Helga Stephenson’s formidable career.

DHX Studios launches with new facility, leadership team

DHX Media has consolidated its animation and live-action production activities under the newly rebranded DHX Studios, in addition to opening a new animation studio in Vancouver.

Gallery: Inaugural Tealpower fundraiser

Toronto’s TV industry gathered this week to celebrate the life of publicist Alison Salinas and raise funds for the charity she and her partner Tyler Puley founded.

Happy holidays from Playback

We’re taking a break for the holidays and will return to regular newsletter publishing on Jan. 4.

Playback’s top 10 most-clicked of 2015

How do you sum up such a crazy year? Take a look at what stories got clicked the most, natch.

Playback names its Best of the Year

Our Winter 2015-2016 issue features our eight Best of the Year profiles in addition to trends features and programming profiles.

Hyena Road, Reunion of Giants mark Remembrance Day

Cineplex is opening up access to Suddenly Seemore’s Avro Lancaster doc and the Paul Gross feature with free screenings on Nov. 11.