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Netflix announces Facebook integration at f8

The deal will see Canadian Netflix members able to share their TV and movie-watching habits with friends through account connectivity.

Study: online video ads as effective as TV ads in brand recall

The report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada and Nielsen reveals that combining TV ads with online video ads is the most effective strategy in securing viewer recall.

Fall TV: Gleeks, cops rule Tuesday

On night two of premiere week, NCIS: LA and Glee take in 2 million each, while CTV’s new drama Unforgettable is close behind.

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CRTC grants mediacos right to innovate, but not self-deal

UPDATED: In a decision regarding the vertical ownership of Canadian media carriers, the regulator ruled against exclusive TV content deals for mobile or internet subscribers.

2011 Playback Hall of Fame: Gallery #1

A selection of photos from the red carpet at Playback’s 5th Annual Film and Television Hall of Fame.

eOne promotes Allen Blackwell at U.S. division

Blackwell will continue acquiring, developing and distributing urban film and comedy products out of the company’s L.A. office.

Force Four Entertainment and DRG sign first-look deal

The British distributor is to develop factual and scripted shows for the world market with the Vancouver-based indie producer.

Fall TV: Premiere week kicks off

Two and a Half Men earns a boffo 5 million viewers for its Sheen-less return to CTV.

DirecTV acquires Less Than Kind for stateside run

The homegrown sitcom about a dysfunctional Jewish family in Winnipeg is to air on the Audience Network.

9 Story Entertainment on board for new season of Arthur

Cookie Jar Entertainment has stepped aside after coproducing 15 seasons of the cartoon about a young aardvark.

MIPCOM: Wizard Hat’s Thinkheads targets wee eco warriors

The boutique kids entertainment producer is heading to the annual market with its new TVO show teaching kids the benefits of recycling.

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVD sales in Canada

The Sons of Anarchy Season Three DVD set is the top-selling DVD in Canada for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2011