TV

How Brexit could impact the Canadian copro scene

Following the U.K.’s decision to leave the E.U., the fallout could impact how Canada coproduces with European member countries.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs June 13 to 19, 2016

Zootopia tops the chart for the week of June 13 to 19, followed by London Has Fallen at #2 and Deadpool at #3.

Golden Maple Awards fete Canadians stateside

Natalie Brown (The Strain) is among the Canadians recognized for their work on TV programs broadcast in the U.S.

HBO Canada sets Canadian premiere for You Me Her

The Nisha Ganatra-directed series is produced by eOne.

In Brief: Alias Grace gets Gadon, date set for Canada in a Day

Sarah Gadon (pictured) has signed on to topline Alias Grace, Bell Media reveals the filming date for Canada in a Day, plus more news from the week.

Toronto-shot 12 Monkeys renewed for season three

The Syfy drama features series regular Emily Hampshire (pictured).

Lionsgate to acquire Starz for US$4.4B

The Canadian-American entertainment studio has entered an agreement to buy the U.S. pay-TV network Starz for cash and stock.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, June 13 to 19, 2016

MasterChef Canada is at #2 for the week of June 13 to 19, with Private Eyes at #8 and Houdini and Doyle at #18.

James Weyman to exit OMDC

The manager of industry initiatives is moving on after 27 years with the organization.

Brunico Communications acquires Achilles Media

The parent company of Playback, Realscreen and Kidscreen has acquired the assets of Toronto-based Achilles, including the operating rights to the Banff World Media Festival. (Brunico president and CEO Russell Goldstein pictured.)

Corus axes Global’s 16X9

Host Carolyn Jarvis will move to a new Global News investigative team, while its The Morning Show will also see changes.

CBC rolls out Canada 150 programming plans

Docuseries Canada: The Story of Us from Bristow Global Media and a digital series from Antica Productions and eOne are among the event series greenlit.