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Syndicado inks acquisition deals with Buck, Tell Tale
The digital distributor and aggregator also struck a deal with Paris-based indie documentary distributor Java Films this week (Buck Productions’ Petal Pushers pictured).
Nelvana extends Beyblade franchise with three new TV series
The latest spin-off series are Beyblade: Shogun Steel (pictured), BeyRaiderz Shogun and BeyWarriors Cyborg.
Tatiana Maslany wins CCTA for Orphan Black
The Canuck actress (pictured) also received a nod in this year’s Television Critics’ Association awards, along with Orphan Black, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and William Shatner.
Shaw brings back two Bryan Baeumler DIYs to HGTV Canada
Si Entertainment is producing the two home reno series for HGTV Canada (Baeumler pictured).
Canadian Cinema Editors award winners announced
The editors of Still Mine (pictured) and Officer and a Murderer took home prizes, while Ralph Brunjes, Kelly Smith and Rik Morden were honoured with LIfetime Achievement Awards.
Transmedia producer Alan Sawyer passes away
Sawyer, who headed up Two Solitudes and production shingle Changing Channels, was 51.
Craig David Wallace wins award of distinction at Banff
The Todd and the Book of Pure Evil co-creator and showrunner (pictured) receives the inaugural award, created to recognize previous participants in Bell Media’s TV industry fellowship program.
Teletoon Canada unveils new series in latest production slate
The specialty network will produce a new CGI version of Inspector Gadget from DHX Media and new animated series Pirate Express (pictured) from Atomic Cartoons.
Camera Shy, Continuum win at Vancouver Leo Awards
The awards, which celebrate the achievements of B.C.’s film and TV industry, were handed out over the weekend (Continuum pictured).
BET joins CBC in airing The Book of Negroes mini-series
The TV adaptation of Canadian writer Lawrence Hill’s novel of the same name (pictured) will start shooting in South Africa in the fall.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs May 20 to May 26, 2013
Last Stand is the top-selling DVD for the week of May 20 to May 26, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs May 27 to June 2, 2013
Round three of the NHL Playoffs tops TV for the week of May 27 to June 2, 2013.
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