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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs June 27 to July 3, 2016

Kung Fu Panda 3 tops the DVD chart for the week of June 27 to July 3, followed by Zootopia at #2 and Deadpool at #3.

Deals: CraveTV, Impact Media

Bell Media has secured Xbox One distribution for CraveTV, plus more deals of the week.

Killjoys, Dark Matter prove their mettle for Space

Final data shows both series outperforming their 2015 premieres, earning close to half a million viewers each. (Dark Matter pictured.)

Big Coat names new head of production

Christine Diakos (pictured) joins the Love It or List It producer.

MLB All-Star game is a home run for Sportsnet

The game’s viewership success in Canada contrasts sharply with the 20% decline witnessed in the U.S.

Tatiana Maslany up for another Emmy

The Orphan Black star adds to her long list of achievements with her second Emmy nomination in a row and Thomas Middleditch gets a nod for lead actor in a comedy series. (Updated.)

In Brief: TIFFxInstagram adds stars, NSI partners with Creative Sask

James Franco is one of three new jury members added to the film competition, Creative Saskatchewan will support two NSI programs, plus more news of the week.

HGTV Canada greenlights two originals

Both series go into production later this summer in the Greater Toronto Area.

Mary Kills People taps Holly Dale to direct

Production on the original series by eOne and Cameron Pictures for Global is now underway in Toronto. (Lead actor Caroline Dhavernas pictured.)

User experience expectations driving media innovation: report

Bots, dynamic pricing apps can help improve business and better the user experience, says the latest Key Trends report from the Canada Media Fund.

Kim’s Convenience comes to life for small screen

Thunderbird executive chair Ivan Fecan is executive producing the award-winning play’s transfer to TV, with production underway.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, June 27 to July 3, 2016

Amazing Race Canada is at #1 for the week of June 27 to July 3, with Private Eyes at #13 and Houdini & Doyle at #29.