Brendan Christie

Brendan is the editor of Playback, and former editor of realscreen and Boards magazines. He has an extensive freelance resume, including work for advertising agencies as well as publications such as Strategy, Strategy: Media, KidScreen, The National Post and many others.

Posts by Brendan Christie

Wilkinson newest Samaritan

Tom Wilkinson has joined Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby and Ruth Negga in the David Weaver-directed film The Samaritan. The film is currently shooting in Toronto before moving to Rio de Janiero in late April.

Kennedys second highest for History

The Kennedys premiered on History Television Sunday to 889,000 viewers (2+, BBM) and 335,000 in the adult 25-54 demo.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (March 28 – April 3, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (March 28 – April 3, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (April 2 – April 8, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (April 2 – April 8, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (April 2 – April 8, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (April 2 – April 8, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (March 21 – March 27, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (March 21 – March 27, 2011)

Nordin cast for Ecstasy

The $5 million dark romantic comedy is based on the controversial book Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance, by Welsh.

CTV picks up Billboard Music Awards

On the heels of its successes with other awards shows, CTV has acquired multi-year rights to broadcast the Billboard Music Awards. The awards go to air this year on May 22.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (March 21 – March 27, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (March 21 – March 27, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (March 25 – April 1, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (March 25 – April 1, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (March 25 – April 1, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (March 25 – April 1, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (March 14 – March 20, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (March 14 – March 20, 2011)