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No more feature-length docs on Canadian TV? Here’s a surprise
FILMTVWEBTSN was at the Hot Docs fest Friday to tub-thump for an upcoming eight-part series of original docs by award-winning directors like Barry Greenwald, John Walker, Shelley Saywell and Larry Weinstein about the CFL and Grey Cup.
Sales and distribution round-up
FILMTVEntertainment One and Tricon Film & Television each sold off rights to nine properties, in what was a busy week for Canadians expanding their properties’ global reach.
Picnicface not renewed, launches campaign
TVWEBThe Halifax-based sketch comedy troupe is asking fans to sign a petition to save the show, following the news that Bell Media has not put in a second season re-order.
Film industry insiders to stage protest at Hot Docs
FILMTVFilmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans will use the festival as a platform Friday to draw attention to the threats facing the documentary genre.
Rogers expands Citytv into Quebec and Western Canada
TVThe regional TV stations continue evolving into a national network, as Rogers Media acquires Channel Zero’s Metro14 Montreal and inks an affiliate agreement with the Jim Pattinson Broadcast Group.
Telefilm Canada plans additional $7.9 million in programming cuts over two years
FILMFUNDINGTVThe newest cuts stem from a $10.6 million cut over three years to its Parliamentary subsidy from Ottawa.
Teletoon sets launch date for Cartoon Network in Canada
TVIn the lead-up to the ad-supported channel’s launch, Teletoon will broadcast a series of weekly nested programming blocks with shows from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, starting May 5.
CTV unveils summer schedule, Saving Hope to debut June 7
NEWSTVThe top-rated Canadian network will also debut the third season of The Listener from Shaftesbury Films from May 30.
Bell/Rogers deal to buy MLSE cleared by Competition Bureau
TVThe deal still has to be approved by the CRTC and respective sports leagues.
Jeanne Beker provides details on what’s next for her career
TVWEBThe style maven tells Playback about her plans for a multi-platform program anchored more closely to viewers’ own lives.
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DGC 50th Anniversary Open House - Feb. 24, 2012 - Eric Jensen, TFTO Manager Photo Credit: Tony Zhao