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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.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2012
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2012.
CFC partners with Bell Media for Prime Time TV program
Bell is on board as a broadcast partner for the five-month advanced training program for episodic television writing and series development.
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