''Playback'' is an online Canadian

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, and

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owned by

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. 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

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industry as well, specifically

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and related events, media, and culture. The magazine also reports on funding resources for filmmakers, technical advancements in the industry, and

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. It is widely considered to be a "must read" amongst industry professionals. In May 2010, ''Playback'' magazine stopped publishing its biweekly print edition and became an exclusively

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* Biweekly magazines published in Canada Broadcasting in Canada Canadian film websites Defunct magazines published in Toronto Film magazines published in Canada Magazines established in 1986 Magazines disestablished in 2010 Online magazines published in Canada Online magazines with defunct print editions Professional and trade magazines Websites about digital media {{Canada-mag-stub