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Showcase cancels Almost Heroes, brings back King and Lost Girl

The cancellation is the latest as Canadian networks clear the decks for more homegrown shows in the pipeline.

September 16, 2011

TIFF 2011: Bitheads’ Trevor Fencott on Neuromancer

VIDEO: The gameco president and COO talks about creating a cross-platform environment for Prodigy Pictures’ Neuromancer.

September 15, 2011

The 2011 Ten to Watch

Playback’s annual list of up-and-coming talent is now online.

September 15, 2011

Canada at TIFF: Inside the Fest with Karen Bruce

TIFF’s director of Canadian Initiatives shares her tips, news and top TIFF picks.

September 15, 2011

CTV orders Primeval spinoff and Broadway Bootcamp for specialties

Space is to get a 13-part sci-fi series based on the UK Primeval series, while Bravo! gets a reality dance series about Canadians preparing to perform a Broadway musical.

September 15, 2011

Fall TV: Ratings roll in for CBC Tuesday premieres

The Rick Mercer Report is the CBC’s highest-rated premiere that night, followed by 22 Minutes and Camelot.

September 15, 2011

The 2011 Ten to Watch: Anthony Leo & Andrew Rosen

The Aircraft Pictures production team are behind the Gemini-winning sci-fi comedy, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil.

September 15, 2011

TIFF 2011: Neuromancer is ‘not one medium yelling at the other’

Panelists Jay Firestone, Vincenzo Natali, Trevor Fencott and Francesca Accinelli talk about adapting William Gibson’s Neuromancer into a film and game.

September 15, 2011