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Shaftesbury
Smokebomb builds out exec ranks with new hire
Jay Bennett hires Ted Biggs to lead convergent and tech-focused projects at the digital division of Shaftesbury.
Shaftesbury appoints Jay Bennett to new post
Bennett becomes the prodco’s SVP creative and innovation, while continuing to oversee Shaftesbury’s digital studio Smokebomb Entertainment.
Shaftesbury and Rainmaker’s proposed $20M tie-up
Shaftesbury CEO Christina Jennings on why the proposed acquisition – which would see both companies continue to operate independently – makes sense for the company she founded in 1987.
Programming profile: The ‘Super’ strategy
From Playback magazine: Super Channel’s Julie Di Cresce discusses the channel’s newest original programming and what it’s looking for next.
Smokebomb, Cotton Incorporated say I Do with new show
The scripted lifestyle series, which focuses on non-traditional weddings, will launch on Smokebomb and shift2’s new YouTube channel Union & Ace.
Gallery: Murdoch Mysteries fan day
Shaftesbury attracted its biggest crowd for a Murdoch fan event on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, with tickets selling out in less than 15 minutes.
Slasher goes to camera, reveals cast
Production on the psychological thriller Slasher will take place in Northern Ontario. (Series star Katie McGrath pictured.)
The Moblees move beyond the TV screen
Extensions for the Boulevard- and Shaftesbury-produced preschool series now include an iPad app and a live summer tour that kicked off last week.
Shaftesbury copro Houdini & Doyle sets cast
Production on the U.K./Canada copro is set to start this summer in Manchester. (Stephen Mangan pictured.)
Upfronts 2015: Global adds The Code, Houdini & Doyle
Fall as usual is light on Cancon on Shaw Media’s conventional while acquisition stars are heavy on the “super.” (Supergirl pictured.)
Chiller picks up Shaftesbury’s Slasher
Slasher is the first original series for the U.S. channel, with Super Channel on board as the Canadian broadcaster.
Shaftesbury, Banff launch branded entertainment contest
The pitch competition will focus on female-targeted scripted digital series. (MsLabelled pictured.)
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