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Ratings: Big Bang Theory returns to number one

After two weeks of special events stealing the limelight, the sitcom returns to the top spot, with Survivor: Redemption Island and The Mentalist rounding out the top three.

February 28, 2011

What’s the secret to producing an OWN Canada show?

Now that Corus Entertainment is launching OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in Canada on March 1, the question for indie producers is what’s the secret for making an original Canadian OWN Canada show?

February 25, 2011

TSN picks up March Madness package

The latest BCE-era acquisition for TSN and TSN2 will see the CTV-owned channels air the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball championship, starting on March 17.

February 25, 2011

Frantic’s Pitchin’ In re-upped for third course

Frantic Films’ series Pitchin’ In (13 x30′) has been picked up for a third installment on Food Network Canada. Season two recently kicked off January 3 in the Monday 10 p.m. slot.

February 24, 2011

Nat Geo US picks up Ice Pilots NWT

Season two of Ice Pilots NWT is already airing on History in Canada, with season three in front of the camera.

February 24, 2011

Invading Racoon Nation takes months of trial and error

When indie filmmaker Susan Fleming and cameraman Nick de Pencier set out to reveal the hidden world of raccoons, their immediate problem was shooting a documentary about animals that only move about in pitch darkness.

February 24, 2011

OMDC rolls out TV commercial for promotion

The fast-paced, music-driven ad features a host of Ontario artists and media product to signify the province-wide production of film, TV, print, visual effects, new media and other content.

February 23, 2011