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TV
Videotron adds four networks to HD offerings
HGTV Canada, Food Network, Showcase and Prise 2 are now part of the Quebec-based broadcaster’s lineup, with Nat Geo Wild (Dangerous Encounters pictured) being added as a standard definition channel.
Sportsnet continues growth
Scott Moore (pictured) talks about why the brand purchased the Grand Slam of Curling, and what’s next for its new events division.
Tom Radford to get top Alberta screen industry award
The docmaker is to receive the Alberta Media Production Industries Association’s David Billington Award in late October.
TIFF announces Studio program participants
A total of 16 content producers, including Daniel Bekerman, Lauren Grant and Ingrid Veninger, were selected for the year-round program that focuses on creative and business skills development and international partnerships.
OWN Canada acquires Life Story Project
The doc series from Headtrip Films was created and showrun by Mitch Gabourie and will air on the Corus Entertainment channel from January 2013.
Swarovski Humanitarian Award 2012: Gary Slaight
The founder of Slaight Music and overseer of the Slaight Family Foundation is to be recognized for his charitable work during the Playback Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame ceremony Sept. 21.
Deluxe Award For Outstanding Achievement 2012: Sarah Polley
The young actor, director and screenwriter will receive this year’s Deluxe Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Playback Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame ceremony Sept. 21.
New Establishment second reveal: Tim McAuliffe
In just 10 years, the Montreal-born scribe’s TV writing career has seen him work on iconic Canadian brands, such as This Hour Has 22 Minutes and primetime American series, including Up All Night.
Why Robert Duncan is making music in a submarine
The L.A.-based Canuck composer praises his Toronto work experience and explains how he specializes in using non-instruments to enhance a production’s impact on audiences.
William F. White unveils new senior exec appointments
Garin Josey, Rick Perotto and David Hardy are among top execs getting new duties at the top Canadian production equipment supplier to the Canadian film, TV and digital industries.
Richard Rapkowski promoted at eOne
Company veteran will expand his scope to the U.S. in the newly created position of senior VP, business and legal affairs for eOne Films North America.
eOne to bring Stanley Kubrick projects to TV
The Canadian indie producer will team with the Steve Lanning and Philip Hobbs of the U.K.’s Philco Films to bring Downslope and God Fearing Man from the iconic filmmaker (pictured) to screen.
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