Articles for 2011

Toronto loses as U.S. TV shoots return to New York

The Empire State’s revival of its film tax credit has meant a slew of U.S. network series that might have shot in Canada or rival U.S. locales have returned to NYC.

Bollywood film awards in Toronto going to PPV

The IIFAs, Bollywood’s film awards, is set to air on pay per view TV from Toronto’s Rogers Center through a deal between show organizers Wizcraft and OMNI Television.

Netflix Canada debate shifts to Banff

As the Banff World Media Festival sets to kick off, the OTT service, and whether or not it should be regulated, is set to be top of mind next week.

Photo gallery: It’s been a ‘short’ 2 weeks for the CFC

A selection of photos from the CFC’s Short Dramatic Film screening and awards ceremony and the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival.

Playback helps the CFC pay back

Dedicated Canadian Film Centre volunteers were recognized last night in a ceremony ahead of the CFC’s 2011 Short Dramatic Film Screening event.

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New board of directors at CMPA

Tom Cox has been reelected board chair, serving another two-year term.

Josh Lucas joins The Firm from Entertainment One

Lucas to top-line legal drama from Entertainment One based on the Tom Cruise-starring movie and John Grisham’s best-selling novel.

Canadian Comedy Awards nominees announced

Nomination submissions were up 86% from last year and two new public voting categories added.

It’s not always a Picnicface getting on Comedy

As the show enters production, Comedy Network’s Sarah Fowlie talks about how the comedy troupe won her over.

Skywriter hires author Leslie McGuirk for eBooks

The popular kids book writer is to become an author-in-residence at the Skyreader Media division.

Cancon drives CBC to second place

CBC topper Kirstine Stewart says she’s proud that the net is number 2 in prime time, but admits challenging ratings-leader CTV is another story.

CBC unveils 5-year TV skate competition deal

CBC and VisionTV answer Bell Media’s 10-year deal with Skate Canada by landing a five-year TV deal with the International Skating Union.