Nelvana will be producing 13 half-hour episodes of Sam & Max, an animated children’s series for FOX Kids Network’s Saturday morning lineup. The series, based on the comic book of the same name by Steve Purcell, will air this fall….

Ottawa has agreed to ‘consider’ local representation for British Columbia on the board of the CTCPF….

No longer bystanders at an American syndication circus, the Canadian tv industry has hopped into the hubbub of the natpe ring, confirming the market is a crucial stage for launching new product, seeking coventures and presales with u.s. network and cable…

Lack of distribution and packaging guarantees aren’t stopping teletoon and The History and Entertainment Network from commissioning a pack of new productions….

Montreal: Faced with a serious budget deficit, the Quebec government is looking closely at a cap proposal for its refundable production tax-credit program, notwithstanding many studies pointing to a net gain to government from the program….

Montreal: A new imax film from The Stephen Low Co. explores the speed, science, art and passion of Indy car racing featuring the teams and drivers of the PPG IndyCar World Series, including legendary American racer Mario Andretti….

The cftpa’s annual industry conference is on deck, a minglefest for all sectors of the film and television production industry composed this year of a new format including The Specialty Service Marketplace and new invitees the likes of Corel Corp. president…

February may be a significant month for Western producers as ongoing efforts of the Saskatchewan and Alberta film industries to institute new financing strategies move into critical stages….

Ontario’s film, tv and commercial production industry thanked six Ontario communities for supporting on-location filming, with $30,000 in donations to community projects….

Montreal: Post and production service company Groupe Cotivec is pursuing talks with Tele-Metropole aimed at the acquisition of Centre de Montage Electronique and Sonolab. Covitec has an exclusive two-week window to complete an agreement, after which time other bids will be…

Vancouver: Paul Sharpe is continuing his investment in the Vancouver film and television industry by wrapping up a $1 million expansion of his sound engineering company across the street from North Shore Studios….

– Quotes included in ‘natpe ups int’l allure’ (Jan. 13, p. 1) were mistakenly attributed to Linda Grinbaum. The correct spokesperson for Norstar is Milt Avruskin, vp of television. Norstar’s vp international is Marina Cordoni….