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Teletoon Retro wants to hear from you

The cartoon channel is asking viewers which classic characters deserve to be the inaugural inductees into the hall of fame.

Cineplex posts gains, jump in Imax and 3D

The Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund has posted record numbers, thanks to strong H’Wood fare, Imax and 3D.

Former CBC head passes after long illness

Former CBC topper Al Johnson passed away Monday at the age of 87. Johnson led the Corporation as president and chairman from 1975 to 1982.

Geminis see stars for 25th

The Geminis are rolling out the talent for the 25th annual award show – including Elvis Costello, Feist and Ron Sexsmith.

Sutherland and Vanasse lead in I’m Yours

Rossif Sutherland (High Life, Poor Boy’s Game) and Karine Vanasse (Polytechnique, Set Me Free) have been cast in Leonard Farlinger’s I’m Yours, produced by New Real Films and Hidden Agenda. The romance is Vanasse’s first English-language lead.

Gillis cast for Stealing Paradise

Manitoba’s Tammy Gillis (Endgame, Shattered) has been cast opposite Rachael Leigh Cook in Stealing Paradise, a thriller set for a 2011 release. The film will air on The Movie Network, Movie Central and Super Ecran.

Pet Network lands on Shaw Direct

More Canadians will have access to The Pet Network, as it inks a deal with Shaw Direct.

Innovative Storytellers Award goes to Caswell’s Monster Mashup Televison

For his thesis Creating the Audience: Developing Monster Mashup Televison, James Robert Caswell has taken the 2010 Innovative Storytellers Award from Corus Entertainment and marblemedia.

CRTC approves three Cat 2 licenses for TelAfric

The CRTC has approved three Category 2 specialty licenses for TelAfric Incorporated – the TelAfric Movies Channel, TelAfric TV1 and TelAfric TV2.

Citytv cameraman in serious condition after accident

Citytv cameraman Bill Atanasoff is in serious condition in Sunnybrook Hospital after being struck by a car while covering a story.

Simmons goes Atomic

Vancouver’s Atomic Cartoons has added Rob Simmons to the roster. As VP of finance and business affairs, Simmons will handle the financial affairs of the company and aim to grow the library of intellectual property rights.

Rogers adds more CTV and A to On Demand

An expanded raft of CTV and A series are getting their Rogers on Demand debut, as 26 shows join the lineup