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MTV launching daily series MTV Showtown
Settling in to a new HD studio at Bell Media’s headquarters, the channel is reviving its brand with changes and additions to its in-house programming, including the launch of new flagship daily show MTV Showtown (pictured).
Paper tablet creator Roel Vertegaal to keynote at Crossmedia
Other conference speakers will include Erik Martin, general manager of reddit.com, Mark Gbuneim, CEO of Wiredset and Trendrr and Strategic Partnerships Google’s Ipsa Desai.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013
Looper is the top-selling DVD for the week of Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Jan. 7 to Jan. 13, 2013
Big Bang tops TV, while Dragons’ Den is #19 and Murdoch Mysteries premieres on its new network at #22.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013
Big Bang tops the list as TV rings in the new year, while Dragons’ Den is #8 and Bomb Girls is #17.
Vancouver hosting international 3D conference
The newly-launched Canadian chapter of the International 3D Society and Emily Carr’s S3D Centre will co-host 3D[FWD], about the business of 3D with discussions from industry vets including Geneva Film Co’s James Stewart.
High Tech Rednecks greenlit in Canada, U.S.
Toronto-based Shark Teeth Films has been given a green light for High Tech Rednecks, from Discovery World in Canada and MAVTV in the U.S.
Town Hall scheduled to discuss B.C. industry’s future
Following the release of a government jobs plan that left out hard-hit film and TV workers, members of the province’s industry have launched a campaign to argue for more competitive tax incentives.
Big Brother Canada names host
Canadian TV personality Arisa Cox joins as the front person of the first Canadian version of the show.
CRTC approves flying, boating, world sports specialties
The regulator gave applicant Paul Girouard the greenlight to operate three national specialty services, Flying Television, World Sports Network and Boating Television.
DHX Media expands into Chinese SVOD market with PPTV deal
Around 900 episodes of content from the Canadian kids TV producer will go to the Internet service producer that serves around 300 million users (Caillou pictured).
CBC’s Julie Bristow on Hockey Night in Canada’s return
The pubcaster will introduce a new second screen experience sponsored by Budweiser to engage fans as the 60th season of the NHL double-header returns to air.
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