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Nelvana to unveil three new animated series in Cannes
The kids media co will launch Oh No!, Paboo & Mojies (pictured)and two Franklin and Friends specials, and new seasons of Beyblade, Detentionaire, Scaredy Squirrel and Sidekick.
Rogers opposes Astral takeover by “too powerful” Bell
The company’s executives said they oppose the deal, unless the regulator orders Bell to divest itself of Astral’s English-language TV holdings.
TIFF12: The Nexus of digital media and film – part one
In the first installment of a two-part Q&A, TIFF programmers Shane Smith and Nicholas Pagee discuss market interest in gaming and digital projects and cross-sector collaboration.
Blackstone receives greenlight for third season
The series, produced by Edmonton-based Prairie Dog Film + Television in association with APTN is slated to air in 2013.
Lewin Webb to head, expand Tricon scripted division
The veteran producer-director’s credits include I Declare War (premiering at this year’s TIFF), Winged Creatures and Casino Jack.
Tropical storm Leslie halts production on The Travel Guy
The travel show host (pictured) and crew went indoors Tuesday to avoid gale force winds and driving rain in Newfoundland, as they shoot the latest episode of the Canadian travel show for Discovery World HD.
Quebecor’s Peladeau opposes BCE/Astral deal before the CRTC
Cogeco, another Quebec media player against the $3.3 billion blockbuster deal, will put its case to the regulators on Wednesday.
Tom Hastings moves to Bell Media as drama production exec
The former CBC exec will develop drama series and movies for the company’s conventional and specialty channels.
Pinewood Toronto Studios signals expansion
Three new 11,000 square foot soundstages are to be built, and around 100,000 square feet of new office space added, as the mega-studio looks to draw more episodic TV production.
CTV’s Rick Lewchuk moves to CNN Worldwide
The former Bell Media exec will oversee on-air and off-channel brand and marketing creative for all CNN Worldwide businesses.
BCE pitches benefits of $3.3 billion Astral Media takeover to CRTC
The phone giant offered the carrot of a homegrown competitor to Netflix Canada if the blockbuster transaction is approved by the broadcast and telecom regulator after this week’s hearings in Ottawa.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2012
The Hunger Games is the top-selling DVD for the week of Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2012.
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