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MMVAs break records on MuchMusic
The 2011 edition of the screaming-teen fan fest is the most watched broadcast in MuchMusic history.
Rogers’ mobile TV stance under attack at CRTC hearings
The mediaco’s bid for non-exclusivity on mobile video rights comes under criticism from Quebecor Media and Bell Media at CRTC hearings.
Alliance Films to unveil Maple Pictures acquisition Tuesday
Alliance Films head Victor Loewy tells Playback Daily that no decision has been made on how many Maple Pictures staff will survive a $38.5 million deal to merge the companies.
Quebec biopic earns Telefilm’s Guichet d’Or
Telefilm Canada’s $40,000 prize for the top-grossing French language Canadian film of 2010 goes to Sylvain Archambault’s Piche: entre ciel et terre.
Fewer regs and stable coin on CBC/Radio-Canada wishlist
The pubcaster is asking the CRTC for streamlined regulation and stable funding as it faces license renewal hearings in September.
Marblemedia’s Mark Bishop on Nextmedia, transmedia
In a series of short videos from the Banff World Media Festival, Playback talks to industry leaders on their areas of expertise.
Rogers to CRTC on TV sports rights – keep it separate, sucker
Rogers Communications is the first of Canada’s four major mediacos to be grilled this week by the CRTC over how they do business in a multi-platform media landscape.
Canada’s wireless costs below international average: study
A new Telus-commissioned report by Nordicity states that Canadians are getting a fair deal when it comes to wireless.
Sean Farnel departs as Hot Docs’ top programmer
The veteran Canadian film programmer leaves a goodbye message on his website, saying he’s “embracing the notion of having some room to roam.”
CRTC: Has the CBC strayed from its pubcaster mandate?
Do Canadians want CBC or CBC-lite? The CRTC wants to know as it launches an online consultation ahead of upcoming radio and TV license renewal hearings.
Four Quebec films get $675,000 in Quebecor coin
The mediaco has handed out second-round financing to four Quebec producers and three distributors.
Don Cherry sequel entering production
The cameras start rolling in Winnipeg for Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Sequel.
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