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Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Feb. 24
This week we see how despite Big Brother Canada kicking down the social-media door with its debut during the period, perrennial performer Degrassi was still rated the top performer, according to Seevibes.
Space rebrands
The Bell Media channel is aiming to better promote its current primetime lineup and existing target audience with a contemporary look.
Exclusive: Karyn Edwards leaving Brightlight to launch Pictopia Pictures
The exit from the Vancouver-based indie producer follows Brightlight co-founder Stephen Hegyes departing to produce his own projects, after long-time partner Shawn Williamson bought him out (Edwards pictured).
Rogers Communications inks new carriage deal with AMC
Ending its public spat with the U.S. channel, the latest contract will let Rogers offer AMC shows in HD and on-demand on multiple platforms starting later this month.
John Barrack named strategic counsel at marblemedia
While expanding brands at the indie producer, the former CMPA exec (pictured) will also continue his legal practice.
Canadian Screen Awards averages 756,000 viewers
According to BBM Canada, a total of 2.9 million Canadians overall took in at least part of the two-hour broadcast.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Feb. 11 to Feb. 17, 2013
Skyfall is the top-selling DVD for the week of Feb. 11 to Feb. 17, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, 2013
The 85th Academy Awards won with viewers for the week of Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, 2013.
Competition Bureau clears new Bell-Astral deal
The transaction will see Corus Entertainment acquire six of Astral TV’s joint ventures and other broadcast and radio stations if the deal is approved by the CRTC.
Don Carmody jumps into the TV business
Ex-Mind’s Eye Entertainment exec David Cormican is partnering up with the veteran movie producer (pictured) to make high-end event TV shows for the Canadian and world markets.
Discovery Enterprises International ups Wagner
Elliot Wagner, promoted to VP of program sales and Canadian partnerships, is tasked with finding growth opportunities in the Canadian market, including new channel launches, among other duties.
Navigating transmedia: Playback’s Spring 2013 issue
In addition to providing tips and insights into producing transmedia projects, we look at trends in scripted TV fare, what can be done to get more Canadians to see Canadian films and spotlight the CFC, which is turning 25.
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