Articles for 2011

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVD sales in Canada

The Sons of Anarchy Season Three DVD set is the top-selling DVD in Canada for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2011

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ACTRA, advertisers and agencies strike new labour deal

The new three-year agreement calls for annual rises in performance fees and residual payments; ACTRA members are set to vote on the deal shortly.

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films

Starbuck claims top spot in the Canadian box office rankings for the week starting Sept. 9, 2011.

Skywriter takes Atomic Betty to the big screen

The animated series is being developed into a live-action/CGI feature film.

Showcase’s King sold into Europe and Asia

World sales agent Beta Film records key territory sales heading into MIPCOM.

After Dan For Mayor and Hiccups, what’s next from CTV?

Those gaps in CTV’s Canadian show offerings are about to be filled, says Corrie Coe, SVP of independent production.

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Ellen Baine resurfaces at Hollywood Suite as top programmer

The former Chum Television exec becomes VP of programming at the quartet of movie specialty channels. (Correction: Today’s newsletter had Ms. Baine’s last name incorrectly spelled. We regret the error.)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films

Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion takes the top spot for the overall Canadian box office.

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs

Rookie Blue is the top-rated Canadian drama for the week.

New Franchise Media pacts with Valhalla on Archer novel

The Toronto-based equity player has recruited producer Gale Anne Hurd to develop The Eleventh Commandment as an ongoing TV drama.

Shaftesbury’s Good Dog adds to cast

The HBO Canada sitcom is shooting in Toronto through October, ahead of a 2012 airdate.

Pepper nabs Emmy for Kennedys role

The Canadian actor wins more accolades for his portrayal of Bobby Kennedy.