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Entertainment One picks up 50 films in Cannes

The distributor has a busy festival, as it picks up rights to Paul W.S. Anderson’s Pompeii, and Taylor Hackford’s Parker, among others.

Cosmopolis enters production

David Cronenberg’s adaptation of Don DeLillo’s Cosmopolis has kicked off its 40-day shoot in Toronto.

Interest in web-connected TVs on the rise: Deloitte

TV is still king for live and “professional content” viewing but smartphones rule for UGC, says the latest State of the Media Democracy from Deloitte.

Idol finale up over last season’s, Oprah says bye

Wednesday night’s American Idol finale drew more viewers to CTV than last year, saw record audiences for Oprah.

CBC orders Norm Hiscock comedy pilot

Exclusive: The CBC has made its fourth official pilot order this TV season from the veteran Canadian scribe.

eOne to release pics from David Linde’s new production shingle

Indie studio Entertainment One has signed a multi-territory film distribution deal with Los Angeles film producer David Linde and India’s Reliance Entertainment.

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Bessies shows who’s best

The 2011 Bessies handed out gold and special awards to “Ads With Ideas” yesterday in Toronto.

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