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nextMEDIA: Meeting growing digital video demand first step to monetization

According to a panel of industry execs at the Toronto conference, online publishers must demonstrate that their premium content can net consistent audiences that can be sold to advertising media buyers.

eOne Reality taps Jeff Hevert as VP programming and development

The former MTV West Coast reality development exec will be responsible for developing new series and overseeing current programming as eOne expands its alternative programming division.

Pamela Anderson books arc on Package Deal

The Canadian actress is to play a therapist in the 13-episode sitcom from Thunderbird Films for Citytv.

Guru Studios and NFB get Annie Award nominations

Guru Studios nets three nods for its Justin Time CGI kids program (pictured) while the NFB nets noms for short films, Bydlo and Kali the Little Vampire.

White Pine Pictures names Steve Ord as COO

The veteran exec (pictured) takes over day-to-day responsibilities from VP Janice Dawe, who is stepping down after eight years with the company.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Nov. 19 to Nov. 25, 2012

The CFL Grey Cup caught the most audience eyeballs for the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Nov. 12 to Nov. 18, 2012

Brave is the top-selling DVD for the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, 2012

Amazing Spider-Man climbs to the top of DVD sales for the week of Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, 2012.

Epitome Pictures “exploring its options” for The L.A. Complex

This could give fans a complex: The indie producer is looking to keep the homegrown soap going by bringing another Canadian network on board after MuchMusic decided against a third season.

Best of the year: Playback’s Winter 2012 issue

Check out our digital edition, where we feature the best of 2012, zoom in on 3D, and pay tribute to Comedy.

Exclusive: No more The L.A. Complex for MuchMusic

Bell Media confirmed Monday it will not be ordering more episodes of the homegrown soap from Epitome Pictures.

Inside the Digis: Hunted aims to push consumption boundaries

The best cross-platform fiction nominee was tied to Cinemax’s new series and was supported by not only social media pushes but also out of home advertising.