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Coalition targets Netflix in Canada
Now that the streaming service is in the content game, a working group of Canadian industry stakeholders is asking the CRTC to reconsider how it categorizes the company.
Mudpit secures record deal from Universal Music Canada
Cookie Jar has signed a record deal for its live-action/animated hybrid series Mudpit, set to bow on Teletoon next fall.
Astral and Corus see ad and subscriber growth
An improving economy continues to lift advertising and subscriber growth at Canadian specialty and pay TV operators.
Shaw grows profits for Q2
Despite stepped up competition from rival Telus Corp., Shaw has grown profits on increased cable TV revenues, thanks to rate increases and growth.
Starz Animation Toronto rebrands as Arc Productions
Veteran TV executive producer Steven B. Hecht, who was among the buyers of a majority stake from U.S. media giant Starz Media, said new management will expand Arc Productions’ development slate to include indie productions, more intellectual property and international co-productions.
Angel investors stay put with Michael MacMillan-era GlassBox TV
Michael MacMillan has pulled in new angel investors as he takes takes control of GlassBOX Television. And he’s convinced key existing angel investors to stick around for a bigger payout down the road.
Canada Screenwriting Awards honors scribes
Canadian screenwriters were a joyous lot Monday night at their Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards, having just snagged much-needed new work from private broadcasters through the new CRTC 2010 TV Policy.
Michael MacMillan buys controlling interest in GlassBOX TV
Blue Ant Media, which MacMillan controls as CEO, struck an agreement with GlassBOX Television co-CEOs Jeffrey Elliott and Raja Khanna to purchase an initial 29.9% of the cross-platform broadcaster.
Cuppa Coffee launches Lemon Squeezy Interactive
Its first project out of the gate is an iOS app based on its Bruno and the Banana Bunch property, which hits the App Store this spring.
eOne acquires Hopscotch down under
The indie Australian and New Zealand market distributor will be added to the Canadian distributor’s international distribution network, which now includes beyond Canada the UK, the US, Benelux, Germany, France, Scandinavia, and South Africa.
Sayers’ council confident charges will be dropped
The prosecution of Anthony Sayers, co-host of The Unsellables from Cineflix Productions, continues to wind its way through the justice system, with his lawyer confident all criminal charges will soon be dropped.
Screenwriters down pens and prep for awards
The 15th annual WGC Screenwriting Awards will take place Monday night at Maro in downtown Toronto, with Laurie Elliott hosting.
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