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Norma Reveler
Two wins for John Adams at Banff
HBO’s John Adams won the grand jury prize as the best of the best at the Banff World Television Awards. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning U.S. miniseries about the American president also won the best drama award.
Clement vows to revisit copyright
New legislation to be tabled this fall, industry minister tells Ottawa conference, following summer-long consultation with public
Canwest to shake up specialties
In its continued specialty rebranding efforts, Canwest will replace Fine Living Canada with a do-it-yourself channel, it was revealed at…
Two wins for John Adams
The HBO mini about the U.S. president won the grand jury prize as the best of the best at the Banff World Television Awards, or Rockies, ceremony on Monday…
CBC seeks new licence for Bold
The CRTC has called off Tuesday’s hearing into the revamp of Country Canada, following a concession…
Theaters buoyant thanks to ‘lipstick’
Despite economic doldrums, Canadian box office is up so far this year – by 14% to 16%, depending upon the week – according to consultant Howard Lichtman, president of The Lightning Group. Lichtman attributes the rise to the ‘lipstick factor’ – or people’s desire for a small indulgence, just like during the Great Depression when lipstick sales surged. ‘People want a two-hour escape, and going to the movies is a small treat,’ he stated.
No promises from Moore on TV
Heritage Minister James Moore on Wednesday offered support, but no new concrete initiatives, for the ailing over-the-air…
Theaters still buoyant — thanks to ‘lipstick’
Despite the economic doldrums, the Canadian box office is up so far this year — by 14% to 16%, depending upon the week — according…
CBC needs help too, Lacroix tells MPs
The pubcaster’s president and CEO urged the government on Monday to include CBC in any efforts to help ailing over-the-air networks, while repeating calls…
Arguments over fees like ‘blackmail’ says MP
Canwest and CTVglobemedia brought their case for fee-for-carriage to politicians this week, met again with fierce opposition from Shaw…
Heritage hears conflicting arguments
Rogers Communications on Monday lashed out against fee-for-carriage, while Quebecor Media called for deregulation to help Canada’s…
Specialties flush with cash
According to statistics released by the CRTC, strong ad figures combined with higher subscriber revenues last year led the specialty sector to a profit (before interest and taxes) of $549.6 million, up from $531.1 million. Local and national advertising rose to a combined $1.02 billion for the broadcast year ended Aug. 31, 2008, up from $948.4 million, with national advertising making the greatest gains. The majority of the ad revenue flowed to the lucrative analog channels, such as TSN, YTV and Teletoon.
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