TV

Raja Khanna on going where the wild things are

The Blue Ant Media exec talks to Playback about the media co’s global ambitions for its Love Nature brand.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Nov. 30, 2015 to Dec. 6, 2015

Murdoch Mysteries is at #15 for the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, with Saving Hope at #16.

Denis Heroux passes away

The iconic Canadian filmmaker produced films such as Violette Noziere, Quest for Fire and the Oscar-nominated Atlantic City.

Fall TV: Global TV’s demo-targeting pays off

Reading fall TV’s tea leaves with Christine Shipton, who argues the new TV landscape calls for a look beyond overall AMA.

Attraction acquires Apollo Group

Quebec-based Apollo Group is made up of Apollo Studios, Apollo Publishing and 1One Production. (Attraction president Richard Speer pictured.)

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Roma Khanna steps down as president at MGM TV

Survivor producer Mark Burnett has been tapped as president of MGM Television and Digital Group, as Khanna steps down after four years.

Stingray acquires Australian digital music provider

Stingray Digital Group has acquired Digital Music Distribution Pty. Ltd. in a deal which was facilitated by Stingray’s strategic partner Multi Channels Asia.

Temple Street invests in Industrial Brothers

Temple Street Productions has taken a minority interest in the Toronto-based content and animation studio.

First Generation, CBC developing Essex County

The award-winning graphic novel follows a family’s history.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Nov. 23, 2015 to Nov. 29, 2015

Inside Out tops the DVD chart for the week of Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, with Jurassic World at #2 and Terminator Genisys at #3.

Blue Ant, Smithsonian pact on new 4K venture

New joint venture Blue Skye Entertainment will be based in London, U.K.

CMPA, DGC ratify new agreement

The Standard Agreement covers all productions which start principal photography on or after Jan. 1, 2016.