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Articles for 2011
eOne denies talks to buy UK’s Chorion
The Canadian producer’s comment is sparked by British media reports that it was discussing acquisition of the UK-based company.
TIFF 2011: ‘Early days’ for Canadian film deals
The Film Sales Company exec Andrew Herwitz says negotiations are just getting started, while TIFF’s Cameron Bailey says it’ll be a few weeks before the sales picture for Canadian films is clear.
The social side of CBC’s Cover Me Canada
The broadcaster is measuring response to Temple Street’s new reality show via social media, the outcome of which will influence the show’s results.
Big Bang Theory back on top: BBM Canada, Sept. 5 to 11
Combat Hospital takes Tuesday with 1.3 million viewers.
TIFF 2011: Suki Films to produce fest short Patch Town as feature
Suki’s Kimberley Berlin and Susan Schneir talk to Playback about landing a distributor for the feature and what attracted them to the project.
TIFF 2011: Philippe Falardeau earns best Canadian feature prize
Nathan Morlando’s Edwin Boyd is named best Canadian first feature, while Ian Harnarine’s Doubles With Slight Pepper wins for best Canadian short film.
Alibi picks up Murdoch Mysteries online series
Shaftesbury’s online Murdoch spinoff is heading across the pond to UKTV’s crime channel.
CMF embraces Terms of Trade Agreement
The Canada Media Fund defers to the producer-broadcaster agreement with new guidelines on licence fees and programming rights.
Laughter, tears highlight Playback’s 2011 Film and TV Hall of Fame
Industry icons were honoured on the red carpet at the 5th annual Playback Hall of Fame on Thursday night, along with Playback’s 10 to Watch.
Lionsgate names new co-chairman, post-Carl Icahn battle
The Vancouver-based studio held its annual shareholder meeting in Toronto this week.
Canamedia to rep Starfield doc slate
In a deal signed at TIFF, the Canadian distrib will handle four of indie’s factual properties.
Marla Black wins WIFT-Deluxe Internship Program
The emerging producer’s win was announced at the Women in Film and Television-Toronto and CBC reception on Wednesday night.
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