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Articles for 2011
Cineflix Studios’ Copper shines for BBC America
The studio, headed by Christina Wayne, finds a U.S. home for the series, as BBC America makes its first foray into original scripted dramas.
CRTC makes it official: Canadians are wired on the web
The regulator’s latest snapshot of Canadian internet and wireless consumption reveals an increasingly digitally connected nation.
Technicolor expands Canadian digital delivery footprint
The French group continues transition from film to digital by expanding its North American satellite delivery network.
Industry reacts to CRTC’s group-based license renewals
Positive reaction from the film and TV industry’s unions, guilds and associations is mixed with disappointment around Rogers’ lower CPE and the 5% PNI requirements.
Setanta purchase to boost Rogers’ ‘ex pat’ sports coverage
The rugby- and soccer-heavy channel will be rebranded as Sportsnet World, to complement the mediaco’s growing sports strategy.
Endgame in sight for Thunderbird Films’ series?
Deals are on the table for a second season of the Canadian crime drama recently axed by Showcase.
W bulks up on reality and soaps
W unveils a busy fall slate, including Cream Productions’ Sibling Rivalry and the return of Roseanne Barr to Canadian TV.
CBS inks licensing deal for Netflix Canada
The two-year agreement will bring CBS programming such as Californication and Twin Peaks to the Canadian arm of the streaming service.
CRTC renews Big Four group licenses
The regulator estimates Cancon requirements will spark “billions of dollars” in programming spend in the five- and three-year terms.
DHX inks music deal with Ole
The deal will see Ole handle music publishing admin for the production and distribution co’s content library.
More Shaw Media/Hot Docs Funds recipients named
Eleven Canadian documentary projects are receiving a total of $242,000 in grants and loans as part of the seventh round of disbursements.
eOne nabs Crosby
Former CTV programming exec and Temple Street VP Tecca Crosby moves to a new SVP role at the indie.
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