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CBC/Radio Canada’s Hubert Lacroix reappointed to top post
The president and CEO will serve a second five-year term as he looks to forge a new strategic direction amid budget woes and getting the pubcaster round the digital curve.
Study: Canadian film distributors urge new release strategies
Canadian broadcasters with VOD services have a role to play in increasing the visibility of domestically-made films, said the Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters in a trend report.
Former GK-tv exec Debra Curtis joins Entertainment One
The TV production veteran becomes senior vice president of programming, looking after the Canadian producer’s expanding slate.
MIPCOM12: Canada spotlight pushes copro opportunities
A major Cannes promotional push is geared at marketing Canada’s talent, businesses and funding opportunities to prospective partners.
MIPCOM12: Cineflix Rights links with LMNO
Distributor Cineflix Rights has signed an exclusive three-year distribution deal with U.S. producer LMNO Productions, the indie behind The Little Couple and Cheating Vegas (pictured).
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, 2012
The Big Bang Theory starts its new season with a bang, topping TV for the week of Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2012
Snow White and the Huntsman is the top-selling DVD for the week of Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2012.
Weekly Roundup: Sales, acquisitions and updates
MDF Productions begins production on Momster’s Playground; 1K Film Challenge films to screen next week; deals for eOne (Twice Born pictured), Fremantle Corporation and Doomsday Studios’ Ramona Macdonald.
NHL lockout: Bring in the replacement programs
With the first two weeks of the regular season officially cut, the CBC and Sportsnet have rolled out alternate Saturday night hockey programming.
Cracked sold to Astral’s Series+
The upcoming procedural cop drama from Toronto-based White Pine Pictures is slated to premiere on CBC in January.
Brian Goldsmith promoted to Lionsgate co-COO
He will spearhead the company’s corporate development activities, channel platforms and digital initiatives, reporting with co-COO Steve Beeks to CEO Jon Feltheimer.
Canada to tout industry talent during MIPCOM spotlight
Amber Marshall, Erica Durance, Michael Shanks, Ricardo Larrivee and Daniel Gillies will be among the players strutting the red carpet in Cannes to market homegrown shows and co-productions.
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