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Neeson wraps Chloe
Moving under the radar of the international media, actor Liam Neeson flew in and out of Toronto to finish production on Atom Egoyan’s thriller Chloe. The project came under intense scrutiny with the untimely death of Neeson’s wife, Natasha Richardson.
Bob & Doug set for Sundays
The Great White North’s Bob & Doug McKenzie will make their long-awaited return to Canadian airwaves in animated fashion, as part of Global’s Sunday night comedy lineup, beginning April 19.
Specialties flush with cash
According to statistics released by the CRTC, strong ad figures combined with higher subscriber revenues last year led the specialty sector to a profit (before interest and taxes) of $549.6 million, up from $531.1 million. Local and national advertising rose to a combined $1.02 billion for the broadcast year ended Aug. 31, 2008, up from $948.4 million, with national advertising making the greatest gains. The majority of the ad revenue flowed to the lucrative analog channels, such as TSN, YTV and Teletoon.
Cut a deal on Part II fees, says CRTC boss
Konrad von Finckenstein was pessimistic about the future of local television, calling it a ‘major concern’ during an appearance before Parliament’s Heritage committee, and expressing fear that it could disappear completely. Committee MPs asked the CRTC chair to appear in order to address the recent upheaval in the television sector. He indicated a bailout of conventional broadcasters could be in the cards, and called on Ottawa to cut a deal on Part II fees.
Mercer on top, Mosque headed down
The Rick Mercer Report again led the pack on CBC’s primetime schedule this season, while newcomers Being Erica and Wild Roses…
Fight scenes by Frantic
Frantic Films VFX is crowing about the work it put into Dragonball: Evolution, the effects-laden smash-up that landed in…
More red ink at Canwest
Canwest Global Communications saw its second-quarter loss balloon to $1.4 billion as it recorded a $1.19-billion non-cash…
Whitaker joins Pi
Forest Whitaker has joined the cast of Lullaby for Pi, the Canada/France coproduction now shooting in Winnipeg through…
Two take up residence at NFB
Documentary filmmakers Paule Baillargeon and Philippe Baylaucq have joined the NFB as…
Astral reports growth
Revenue and earnings were up at Astral Media last quarter, though the media conglom’s books were dampened…
TV ads pay off for Corus
Corus Entertainment saw its net income dip last quarter but reported generally positive numbers on Wednesday despite the ill health…
Bronfman new boss at Filmport
The City of Toronto has approved a proposal to install and help bankroll new ownership at Filmport, the newly…
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