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BiteTV rebrands with comedy focus
The Glassbox Television channel switches up its edgy, male-focused content for a new comedy-filled fall lineup.
Barker, Chaykin honored at Canadian Comedy Awards
While laughter was naturally part of the the 11th annual Canadian Comedy Awards, the evening’s festivities were marked by a number of serious moments as the comedy community paid tribute to the late Irwin Barker and Maury Chaykin.
Live from the North Atlantic… The Polar Explorer
Production has started in the Canadian arctic on the HD climate change documentary The Polar Explorer from Polar Cap Productions for the iChannel specialty channel.
CRTC approves Canwest Global cat 2 channel
Canwest Global Communications Corp. on Monday secured approval for a category 2 specialty channel license from the CRTC to launch an as-yet untitled action/adventure TV service.
AMC launches four Imax screens in Ontario
Now at an AMC multiplex near you: a super-sized Imax screen.
Walter Levitt to resign from Canwest Global
Walter Levitt, the long-time marketing chief at Canwest Global Communications, is resigning.
The Non-Fiction Pitch Guide: MTV Canada and MuchMusic
Looking to pitch MTV Canada or MuchMusic? Start your research here.
Fremantle buys majority stake in Montreal gameco
FremantleMedia (The Price is Right, Family Feud, American Idol) is expanding its entertainment footprint by upping its existing stake in Montreal-based game company Ludia, which will see the IP owner’s stake raised to 80% by the end of the year.
Keeper kicks off Kistikan Pictures with Buffalo Gal
Tina Keeper has gone from actor and politician to indie producer.
Lionsgate clears hurdle to merger with MGM
Lionsgate Entertainment is a long way from merging with debt-laden MGM, but it cleared another hurdle Friday with news major MGM creditor Franklin Templeton Investments has asked the Hollywood studio to delay a scheduled October 22 vote on a rival bid from Spyglass Entertainment.
The Non-Fiction Pitch Guide: Knowledge
Thinking about making a pitch to Knowledge? Find out how they prefer to hear from you.
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