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TV
Oprah’s Favourite Things returns to OWN Canada
The Corus Entertainment-owned channel will broadcast the two-hour special on Nov. 18.
Arlene Dickinson Enterprises launches
Dickinson says the company will target entrepreneurs with digital, print and TV offerings.
Angela Heck joins Tactica Interactive
The Winnipeg-based indie producer joins the cross-platform digital strategy company as director of business development.
Netflix disappoints in U.S., grows in Canada
“Canada continues to be a very strong market for us. Two years have passed since launch, and our subscriber growth is steady to slightly accelerating,” the U.S. video streaming giant said as it released its latest financial results.
Radical Sheep sinks teeth into Fangbone
The Toronto-based indie kids producer has optioned the rights to author Michael Rex’s humorous graphic novel series.
Canadian Screen Awards adds a media partner
The new awards program has named Hello! Canada as its print partner, which will help to build hype in advance of the March 2013 event with pieces on the nominated stars and projects.
Former CRTC chair has a new gig
Konrad von Finckenstein (pictured) is starting at private law firm Jams as an arbitrator and mediator and will be based out of Toronto.
DHX purchase of Cookie Jar completed
Part of DHX’s plan, post-purchase, is to expand its global efforts in merchandising former Cookie Jar programs as well as its proprietary kids’ programs such as Yo Gabba Gabba! (pictured).
Orphan Black begins production, adds cast
The 10-episode series from Temple Street Productions is shooting in Toronto, with Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dylan Bruce and Jordan Gavaris joining the cast.
Former co-anchor John “J.D.” Roberts on Canada AM’s 40th anniversary
“For the most part, we were focused on politics. The only band I remember was Barenaked Ladies. They performed If I Had a Million Dollars live and they were fabulous,” the Fox News Channel’s senior reporter told Playback.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, 2012
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, 2012
The Avengers tops DVD for another week.
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