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TV
Grumbling execs greet CRTC boss
CAB convention opens under a cloud after controversial rulings. Von Finckenstein says clearer plan needed to fix conventional broadcasters
The Bridge joins CTV slate
MOW by former Toronto cop morphs into series with 11-episode order, again under execs Laszlo Barna and Adam J. Shully
Samantha, Kath renewed in U.S.
ABC and NBC stick with sitcoms seen here on A and Global
Ted Rogers hospitalized
Heart trouble lands cable boss in hospital. Temporary control passed to chairman Alan Horn
Broadcasters unbowed by ruling
Asper says Canwest will seek looser licence obligations at renewal hearings as unions cheer CRTC ruling
Global scores with SNL election antics
Ratings way up over last year, thanks to McCain and Palin, though the Republican presidential nominee was upstaged by his would-be VP
Much to discuss at CAB
Recent CRTC rulings ‘will define the conference,’ says Glenn O’Farrell, as broadcasters converge on Ottawa
Fichman working on Hobo feature
First Blindness, then Passchendaele and now… Hobo with a Shotgun? Grisly comedy marks change of pace for arthouse producer
CCI gets Down
Distributor picks up tween comedy with Camp Rock and High School Musical stars
Astral ends year on a high note
Profit rises to $177 million for ’08 on strong TV and radio returns — but CEO Ian Greenberg remains cautious in face of economic downturn
Halle Berry starts work on Frankie and Alice
Psychological thriller from upstart Access Motion Pictures goes to camera in Vancouver, pairing A-lister with White Noise director Geoffrey Sax
Muse turns to New Mexico
Montreal shop takes advantage of state tax breaks, shooting pilot Night and Day for TNT. Company taking broader, international view
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