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Former Corus exec Freeland moves to Rogers

Switching mediaco hats, Freeland will run point for Canadian indie producers at Rogers TV.

Donlon exits top CBC radio post

Management restructuring sees Chris Boyce replace Denise Donlon as head of CBC Radio.

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.

DHX inks package deal with BBC Kids Canada

More than 75 hours of animated and live-action programs from DHX’s library are heading to The Knowledge Network-owned channel.

Denis Cote shops latest film in Paris

The Quebec filmmaker is attending the Paris Film coproduction forum to find a French partner for his latest thriller.

Del Toro’s Pacific Rim headed to Pinewood T.O.

The Warner Bros. picture from the celebrated Mexican director is booked to shoot at Pinewood starting in October.

Bridesmaids’ Feig, Hangover’s Jeong to receive JFL honours

The upcoming Just For Laughs comedy conference has added director Paul Feig and actor Ken Jeong to its list of award winners.

Levy, Macartney-Filgate named to Order of Canada

Funnyman Eugene Levy and filmmaker Terence Macartney-Filgate were honoured for their contributions to the arts and film.

NHL Vault launches on Sony devices

Sony of Canada is making 800 hockey moments available via its internet-enabled gadgets.

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Jeff Sackman joins DSS boardroom

The former THINKFilm CEO becomes director of Vancouver-based start-up Digital Shelf Space.

Catto named new EVP, Cineflix Studios

Former CBC exec Sally Catto will head up the entertainment company’s scripted division, based out of Vancouver.