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The Weather Network travels to Middle-earth
The meteorological media company has partnered with Warner Bros. to promote the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Alberta, Manitoba producers to tap development fund from Rogers Media
The Rogers Development Fund will back film, TV and digital formats from established and emerging producers, via a revolving loan fund.
Stars in Danger dives into Canada
Canadian French-language network V has licensed Banijay International’s format Stars in Danger: High Diving.
In the writers’ room with Flashpoint
Mark Ellis, Stephanie Morgenstern, Adam Barken and Larry Bambrick on writing the final season, and the best pitches that didn’t make it to screen (including Barken’s alternate theme song).
Cable, satellite TV operators prevail in battle over carriage fees
The high court on Thursday said the CRTC has no jurisdiction to impose a first-time value for signal regime, after an earlier lower court split decision that gave the regulator those powers under the Broadcasting Act.
Patricia Isaac lands roles in Motive and Republic of Doyle
The Vancouver actress has a six-episode arc as a constable in the fourth season of the CBC’s Republic of Doyle detective drama.
Best of the year: Temple Street
David Fortier, John Young and Ivan Schneeberg discuss the company’s core business strategy for 2012 and beyond.
Nerds and Monsters begins production
Corus Entertainment greenlit the animated series from Vancouver-based Slap Happy Cartoons Inc. for YTV.
Sky 1 HD orders East Coast Trains from Cineflix Productions
The doc series will take viewers behind the scenes at one of Britain’s largest train operators.
Jenn Kuzmyk to leave Cream Productions
The factual VP of development (pictured) is leaving the Canadian indie at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities.
Xbox Live rolling out new entertainment offerings in Canada
The apps, which are part of a major international expansion by Microsoft’s digital media service and console, include the CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, GameTrailers, CNET and VOD provider CinemaNow.
Hell on Wheels gets third season greenlight
The Alberta-shot series, produced by eOne and Nomadic Pictures, received a 10-episode order, slated to premiere in late 2013.
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