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New name, direction for TQS
The black sheep of Quebec TV is no longer.
Defiant Shaw turns table on Novus
The Vancouver turf battle between Novus Entertainment and Shaw Communications is getting nastier.
Court hands $5.2M to animator Robinson
David has bested Goliath in the protracted legal battle between the children’s producer formerly known as Cinar Corp. and the lone animator who accused the company of ripping him off.
BBM Canada goes mobile
BBM Canada has launched its Portable People Meter audience measurement service – a technology that could shift attitudes in the industry about the level of TV viewing that exists in Canada.
Half staff
Editorial and visual researcher Barbara Ann Sears died of pancreatic cancer on Aug. 25. A founding member of the Visual Researchers’ Society of Canada, Sears’ work was not only limited to print, as she also directed documentaries, and served as a producer, writer and narrator for various projects.
Summer box jumps 8%
‘Perfect storm’ of bad weather, bad economy and good movies sends summertime receipts to new record
Early Emmys for Gardens
First round nods to art direction, hair and makeup. Rozema still in running for writing. Sanctuary loses to Heroes
Networks launch new fee campaign
CTV, Global and CBC come together to again take aim at cable and satellite companies
Brown sticks with Suck
Vampire film passes from Insight to start-up Joker Films
Wellington, Film Farm go on Journey
High-concept dramedy coming from Luck director and Toronto shop. New DePalma film also in the works
Music Café rocks industry crowd
Record number of decision-makers attend music meet-up, with indie acts Spiral Beach, Jets Overhead
Carmody to produce hockey comedy
Goon to be helmed by Mike Dowse of Pete Tong fame, from script by TIFF sensation Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg
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