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Articles for 2011
Doc filmmakers earn ‘Giving Voice’ apprenticeships
Julia Ivanova and Ryan Noth are among the mentors partaking in the the CBC- and DOC-sponsored program.
Flashpoint premiere wins Friday night
The police drama does well both sides of the border as it debuts its fourth season.
Canuck films earn four awards at Karlovy Vary
Four trophies in all went to Canadian films, including Aaron Houston’s puppeteer mockumentary Sunflower Hour, at the premiere European film festival.
CRTC surprises as internet rate hearing starts
The regulator declines to address retail-customer rates in its review of usage-based billing for wholesale ISPs.
Former Corus exec Freeland moves to Rogers
Switching mediaco hats, Freeland will run point for Canadian indie producers at Rogers TV.
Donlon exits top CBC radio post
Management restructuring sees Chris Boyce replace Denise Donlon as head of CBC Radio.
Combat Hospital fights for top spot
The new Global drama series snatches a second week win, with The Voice’s season finale coming in close behind.
Zynga buys Toronto’s Five Mobile
The move allows the U.S. online game giant to expand into Canada and gain a foothold in the mobile market.
Industry surprise as CRTC delays CBC hearings
Canadian indie producers question why the regulator delayed the pubcaster’s license renewal hearings to June 2012.
Quarto, Blue Ant partner on new TV venture
The publisher of Cottage Life and Explore magazines has applied for two new specialty channels, striking a deal with MacMillan’s Blue Ant to make it happen.
Mighty Ships, Planes take off worldwide
EPI head of worldwide distribution Tony Leadman talks to Playback Daily about the sales appeal for Mighty Ships and its forthcoming spinoff, Mighty Planes.
Terms of trade: an agreement with teeth?
The CMPA warns member producers that if all parties don’t comply with the terms of trade agreement, the pact won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on.
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