Tag: Film

All things Film from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

TV & Film News – City of Toronto projects record production...

The City of Toronto projects a record production volume for 2022 amid new studio builds, including a $250 million state-of-the-art media hub. Hackman Capital...

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SIGN OFFS: Rosalie Trombley, 82, on Nov. 23, of complications from Alzheimer’s. Originally hailing from Leamington, ON, Trombley was initially hired at Windsor-Detroit Top 40...

TV & Film News – Cinespace Studios acquired by TPG

Cinespace Studios in Toronto and Chicago has been acquired by TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP), the real estate equity investment arm of TPG. Terms...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Joe Natale is officially out as President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) as former Chief Financial Officer Tony Staffieri moves into the position on a...

TV & Film News – Telefilm unveils Production Program changes

Telefilm Canada has unveiled changes to the Production Program made as part of Telefilm’s program optimization process and the result of several months of...

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REVOLVING DOOR: Bob Irving has announced his retirement after 52 years in broadcasting, 48 of those with Winnipeg’s 680 CJOB. The veteran sportscaster will conclude...

TV & Film News – Former eOne execs reunite to launch...

Blink Studios is a new Toronto-headquartered content venture launched by former eOne executives John Morayniss, Patrice Theroux, Jeff Lynas and Nelson Kuo-Lee. Backed by...

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  REVOLVING DOOR: Tara Woodbury has joined Netflix as the streamer’s inaugural Canadian content executive. Woodbury, who joins Netflix Canada as Manager, Canada Series, formerly oversaw...

Tara Woodbury joins Netflix as first Canadian content executive

Netflix has announced it has hired Tara Woodbury as the streamer's inaugural Canadian content executive. Woodbury, who joins Netflix Canada as Manager, Canada Series,...

TV & Film News – Genius Brands acquires WOW! Unlimited Media

Genius Brands has entered into an agreement to acquire WOW! Unlimited Media for approximately USD $53 million in cash and stock. Based in Toronto,...