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Ira Levy
Youth Media Alliance to fete 10 kids industry veterans
The tributes will take place in Montreal on May 22 as part of YMA’s annual awards gala and 50th-anniversary celebration.
Ira Levy launches new Toronto-based production banner
The Breakthrough Entertainment co-founder and veteran producer will develop and produce both scripted and unscripted titles under Spike & Sadie Media.
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.
Trade mission debrief: coproducing with China
Producers returning from Canadian Heritage’s recent mission touted the vast opportunities for collaboration, but highlighted the urgent need for a TV copro treaty.
Breakthrough, Birman Productions pact on doc series
The companies will coproduce the project based on the seven-part Hinges of History book series by American author Thomas Cahill.
Mining CanLit for the next hit
From Playback magazine: With more book-optioning on the horizon thanks to a CRTC pilot project, stakeholders weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of bringing published works to the screen.
Breakthrough, Black Fawn Films ink 8-picture production deal
The two-year pact follows a collaboration on two genre pics, Antisocial (pictured) and The Drownsman.
This is…the kids business in Canada – Part 2
From our print issue: Playback takes a look at how industry consolidation and new streaming services are influencing one of Canada’s most successful entertainment sectors.
Breakthrough embarking on The Great War Tour
The multi-part television and online documentary series, hosted by military historian Norm Christie, is slated for winter of this year.
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