Eight Canadian producers head to Trans Atlantic Partners
Shaftesbury’s Stephanie Ouaknine and Compass Productions’ Joe Balass are among the Canadian independent producers set to take part in the copro program.
Jill Golick named Women in View exec director
The former WGC president replaces Rina Fraticelli, who stepped down in March.
The Genre Report: Talking slapstick and space
In part two of Playback’s series, creatives and broadcasters behind hit Canadian comedies and sci-fi series delve into selling internationally, serialization and SVODs.
Deals: Amazon, OUTtv, CFC Ideaboost
Prime Video has greenlit a docuseries with Just For Laughs, OUTtv takes to the skies, plus more.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand June 5 to 11, 2018
13 Reasons Why tops the charts, followed by Sense8 at #2 and The Handmaid’s Tale coming in at #3.
From anime to Air Bud: what connects in China
As Canada-China relations strengthen, Wang Xiaohui, iQIYI’s chief content officer, breaks down what genres resonate with local audiences.
Banff ’18: Why Netflix’s Larry Tanz said yes to Travelers
VP of content acquisition Larry Tanz on why the sci-fi series fit into the streamer’s commissioning wheelhouse and what it’s looking for in a project.
In Brief: Creative industries launch code of conduct site
Plus: Shaw Rocket launches a kid safety program, Guru Studio ups Louise Jones to VP role, and more.
The Genre Report: Canada’s top creatives talk TV today
In part one of Playback‘s series, creatives and broadcasters behind some of the country’s most successful scripted dramas discuss challenges and navigating change.
Layoffs hit TFO
Updated: The Ontario French-language public broadcaster reports it has cut 19 positions across the company.
Breakthroughs Film Fest adds Mariam Zaidi as exec director
Zaidi, an associate programmer at Hot Docs, will replace Gabor Pertic in the role.
Cameras roll on The Eye of U.R.M.
The sci-fi thriller is the latest feature from Metis director Benjamin Ross Hayden and stars Greg Bryk.
Carter heads to WGN America
The Amaze Film + Television-produced series joins a number of other Canadian series in the U.S. channel’s lineup.
Shaw reportedly shopping its stake in Corus
According to a report from The Globe and Mail, the teleco aims to free capital to invest in its wireless network.
Banff ’18: NBCU International Studios’ Canadian strategy
The company’s president Jeff Wachtel discusses its partnership with Lark Productions and working with Canadian creators.
2018 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala - Screen Nova Scotia\'s new executive director Laura Mackenzie addressing the crowd at Screen Nova Scotia\'s fourth annual gala.
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