TV

eOne inks slew of post-MIPCOM deals

The Canadian producer and distributor inked international deals for multiple series including Call Me Fitz, Primeval: New World and Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (pictured).

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, 2012

Prometheus is the top-selling DVD for the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, 2012.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Oct. 15 to Oct. 21, 2012

Big Bang tops TV while Flashpoint takes the #15 spot.

TSN, Sportsnet to share English Premier League games

Both sport specialty channels will air 190 matches over three years, starting with the 2013-14 season, as TSN raises its annual offering from 50 games.

News

WGC, CMPA and APFTQ ratify new writers pact

The deal gives writers an immediate 2% minimum script fee increase, followed by another 2% in January 2013 and 1% in January 2014.

Network Ten picks up Matt Hatter Chronicles

The Australian network has picked up the Arc Productions-animated series from Toronto-based Dream Mill and U.K.-based Platinum Films for its free-to-air channel ELEVEN.

Reunion Pictures names Paddy Bickerton president

The naming of Bickerton (pictured) to the top posting follows the recent order for the second season of the company’s drama Continuum.

WGC names director of strategy and outreach

In the newly created role, Christine Rutherford (pictured) will be responsible for strengthening the WGC’s collective bargaining activities.

Crystal Van Pelt named Picture Box mentorship winner

Van Pelt (pictured) will join the Toronto-based company in February 2013 to learn about distribution, marketing and selling of Canadian factual and youth-oriented programs internationally, and attend MIPDoc and MIPTV in April.

Shaw Communications Q4 earnings fall, despite raised revenues

Cable revenue rose 2.4% to $803 million on rate increases and customer growth in internet and digital phone, while media division revenue increased 3.3% to $217 million.

YTV to bring viewers to The Funny Pit

The hybrid reality and comedy show is produced by Vancouver-based Thunderbird Films in association with Great Pacific Television.

Photos: Inside Canada AM’s 40th birthday bash

The caffeine-driven party at the Masonic Temple was attended by former morning show co-hosts Wei Chen, Pamela Wallin, Nancy Wilson, Valerie Pringle, Seamus O’Regan and Lisa LaFlamme.