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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