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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVD (June 20 – 26, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVD (June 20 – 26, 2011)

Combat Hospital fights for top spot

The new Global drama series snatches a second week win, with The Voice’s season finale coming in close behind.

Fantasia festival unveils 130-strong lineup

Troy Nixey’s Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is to close the 15th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival, organizers said Thursday.

Cineflix shooting Casino Confidential for TVtropolis

The new reality series goes behind the scenes at Binion’s casino in Las Vegas.

AETN UK boards Breakthrough’s Tank Battles

Military History is picking up Breakthrough Entertainment’s documentary series Combat Forces and season two of Greatest Tank Battles.

NFB gets new animation studio topper

POP6’s Roddy McManus is to replace a retiring David Verrall.

The Border to air ION Television

Three seasons of the White Pines Pictures drama are set to air stateside.

Kevin Newman resurfaces at Bell Media

The veteran Canadian newsman is to co-host CTV’s Question Period, a year after leaving rival Global Television.

Top Chef Canada finale takes the cake

The season ender delivered record numbers for Food Network Canada.

Bell Media restructures specialty TV management

Bell Media’s Rick Brace looks within the organization to promote MacLeod, Basmajian and Staite to lead three strategic channel groups.

TSN renews Wimbledon TV rights

It’s game, set and match for TSN as the sports channel takes the Canadian rights to Wimbledon for another 10 years.

CBC buys iThentic’s Bruce McCall ani series

The animated shorts are based on the Canadian-born artist’s iconic illustrations.