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CRTC briefs on BCE takeover of CTV
BCE isn’t making many friends as it looks to get its takeover of CTVglobemedia approved by the CRTC at upcoming hearings.
Ice Pilots NWT ushers in social TV
Vancouver’s FanTrust, Omni Film Productions and History Television are trying a new approach to draw in viewers and fans for Wednesday’s season two launch of docu-series Ice Pilots NWT.
Jean Lapointe to be honored at the Jutras
Veteran actor and former Senator Jean Lapointe is set to receive a lifetime achievement award, the Prix Jutra-Hommage, at this year’s Quebec film awards, the Jutras, on March 13.
Muse defends The Kennedys’ accuracy, Shaw Media stands by mini-series
As Muse Entertainment scrambles to find a new U.S. broadcast home for The Kennedys, Shaw Media is standing by the controversial mini-series.
Corus continues to grow revenues
Ad sales momentum at Corus Entertainment has gathered pace, as the radio and TV broadcaster posted first quarter revenues up 8% to $240.7 million on Tuesday.
Alliance Films ends 2010 as Canada’s largest indie distributor
Montreal-based Alliance Films ended the year with a 7.4% share of the Canadian box office, or $75 million in ticket receipts, according to Rentrak.
Kirstine Stewart to replace Stursberg permanently
CBC/Radio-Canada on Monday confirmed Kirstine Stewart as the new executive vice president of English language TV services.
Peter Donaldson passes at 58
Actor Peter Donaldson, 58, passed Saturday after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
Modus FX uses film background to explore game cinematics
When it comes to creating cinematics – also known as cutscenes – for games, the team at Montreal post house Modus FX discovered it wasn’t much different from working on films.
Brad Horvath to Ouat Media as short film distributor
Horvath is the new head of acquisitions at Toronto-based short film distributor Ouat Media Distribution, a division of indie broadcaster Channel Zero.
Rogers cancels First Local newscast to boost community access programming
Rogers Television has pulled the plug on its First Local news and information show to comply with the CRTC and air more local access programming.
MIGS names new director
Marie Claude Bernard has been promoted to director of the Montreal International Game Summit.
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