TV

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to receive Banff World Media Festival tribute

The Seinfeld co-star (pictured in Veep) will be recognized for her contribution to TV during the annual Rockie Awards gala.

Prime Time 2013: CTV orders full season of Spun Out comedy

Project 10 Productions is to produce another 12 episodes of the Dave Foley-starring multi-camera sitcom, in addition to the pilot episode shot in January 2013.

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).

News

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

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

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.