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Brits, Kiwis buy Flashpoint
Winning streak continues for cop drama, finding new homes at ITV, TVNZ. Sales to territories span Europe and Latin America
Local programming pushes out oldies at Rogers
Cableco’s longstanding community channel goes ‘hyper-local’ — axing book and film shows in favor of Toronto weddings, charities
‘Not another art house movie’
Chaz Thorne and Seville look to ‘blockbuster fatigue’ to boost the dark comedy and festival fave Just Buried
Gimli festival broadens horizons
Once a hot spot for all things Icelandic, the fest has embraced local indies and a broader reach of international films. And, of course, Guy Maddin
X-Files team thanks Vancouver
Respect for the shoot’s secrecy helped keep latest installment of spooky franchise on track, says creator Chris Carter at red carpet premiere
Deer in at ACTRA
Comes over from post at NDP to head communications wing
Rainnie hosts tennis for CBC
Net readies for weekend coverage of Rogers Cup top matches
Cookie Jar takes Shortcake and Care Bears
Toronto company pays $195 million for kiddie properties, clearing courtroom block against purchase of DIC. Deal puts shop near the top of animation and brands, says Hirsch
CFL off to a solid start on TSN
Football ratings up 11% over last year for new exclusive rights holder TSN, thanks in part to higher-scoring games, says president Phil King
Executive shuffle at Corus
Doug Murphy takes top jobs at Nelvana and kids channels, Cassaday to fill in atop radio
Leader format goes to Mid East
Deal at Distraction paves way for regional version of CBC’s The Next Great Leader
Flashpoint promoted to Thursdays
CTV, CBS look to build on early success, knocking Swingtown out of synch on Global. Meanwhile, Mad Men to simulcast with AMC
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