Playback (magazine)
{{Short description|Canadian film, TV and new media trade publication}}
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Playback is an online Canadian film, broadcasting, and interactive media trade journal owned by Brunico Communications.{{Cite web |date=1986-11-19 |title=PLAYBACK - Brunico Communications Inc. Trademark |url=https://uspto.report/TM/73633053 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220409025544/https://uspto.report/TM/73633053 |archive-date=2022-04-09 |access-date=2022-04-09 |website=USPTO.report |language=en}} It was previously published biweekly as a print magazine for the Canadian entertainment industry.
History
The first issue of Playback magazine was published, in tabloid format, on 29 September 1986.
The magazine has since begun to report on advancements in the online digital media industry as well, specifically web series and related events, media, and culture.{{Cite magazine |last=Cummins |first=Julianna |date=2016-03-23 |title=Riftworld, Sudden Master win at Vancouver Web Fest |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2016/03/23/riftworld-sudden-master-win-at-vancouver-web-fest/ |url-status=live |magazine=Playback |language=en |issn=0836-2114 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123035607/https://playbackonline.ca/2016/03/23/riftworld-sudden-master-win-at-vancouver-web-fest/ |archive-date=2021-11-23 |access-date=2016-04-01}} The magazine also reports on funding resources for filmmakers, technical advancements in the industry, and trends.{{Cite magazine |last=Pinto |first=Jordan |date=2016-03-29 |title=Bell Fund distributes $5.4M across 30 projects |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2016/03/29/bell-fund-distributes-5-4m-across-30-projects/ |url-status=live |magazine=Playback |language=en |issn=0836-2114 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122020124/http://playbackonline.ca/2016/03/29/bell-fund-distributes-5-4m-across-30-projects/ |archive-date=2021-11-22 |access-date=2016-04-02}} It is widely considered to be a "must read" amongst industry professionals.{{Cite magazine |last=Bailey |first=Katie |date=2015-11-20 |title=Playback names its Best of the Year |url=http://playbackonline.ca/2015/11/20/playback-names-its-best-of-the-year/ |url-status=live |magazine=Playback |language=en |issn=0836-2114 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127182010/https://playbackonline.ca/2015/11/20/playback-names-its-best-of-the-year/ |archive-date=2021-11-27 |access-date=2016-02-04}}
In May 2010, Playback magazine stopped publishing its biweekly print edition and became an exclusively online magazine.{{Cite news |last=Takeuchi |first=Craig |date=2010-05-20 |title=Playback goes on-line only, Boards mag ceases publication |language=en |work=The Georgia Straight |location=Vancouver |url=https://www.straight.com/blogra/playback-goes-line-only-boards-mag-ceases-publication |url-status=live |access-date=2022-04-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525193719/http://www.straight.com/article-325336/vancouver/playback-ceases-print-edition-remain-online-only |archive-date=2010-05-25 |issn=1485-1318}}
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External links
- {{Official website|http://playbackonline.ca/}}
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Category:Biweekly magazines published in Canada
Category:Broadcasting in Canada
Category:Canadian film websites
Category:Defunct magazines published in Toronto
Category:Film magazines published in Canada
Category:Magazines established in 1986
Category:Magazines disestablished in 2010
Category:Online magazines published in Canada
Category:Online magazines with defunct print editions
Category:Professional and trade magazines
Category:Websites about digital media
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