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Marise Strauss
Viewers up for Globes
Following NBC’s lead, CTV nets 2.8 million for glitzy gala — amid mixed reviews for host Ricky Gervais. Global hits 1.3M with return of 24
Murdoch, Chuck fill in for Leno
Citytv sticks with tried-and-true titles amid post-Leno fallout. New schedule stronger, more ad-friendly, say execs
Kids hit one million on CBC
They’ve still got it. Beloved comedy troupe sees solid numbers upon return to TV, despite facing top-rated American Idol
Releases roundup: Alliance sends out Spy
Family-friendly comedy will see competition from Washington and Eli, while Lovely Bones courts female auds
Force Four committed to Murder
Crime series and aspirational The Cupcake Girls ready for W. Factual series in prep for CBC
$1 million for Imaginarium
Canada/U.K. copro brings in $1 million at the box office after two weeks
Digital Domain names B.C. management team
Visual effects shop puts former PipelineFX CEO Troy Brooks in charge as studio manager at Vancouver branch
CBS ‘positive’ about Flashpoint
Action series pushed back, but not off the CBS schedule, Mustos says
Leno leaves gaping hole at Citytv
Primetime talker met expectations, says mini-net. Shuffle leaves 10 p.m. slot empty, plays havok with late-night schedules
Strong start for Ceeb series
Stewart and critics upbeat on debuts of Doyle and 18 to Life. Teen marriage comedy could be next Heartland, says network boss
Box office topped $1 billion in 2009
Record breaker sees Sony and Warner neck and neck for dominance in Canada. Alliance first among domestics — thanks to Tarantino and Quebec
Releases roundup: Can anything usurp Avatar?
Leap Year, the heavily hyped Daybreakers and Alliance’s Youth in Revolt take their shot at the still-strong 3D sensation
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