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TV

Tricon to handle IFC titles worldwide

The exclusive deal, coming ahead of MIPCOM, starts with the Canadian distributor shopping Comedy Bang! Bang! (pictured) and Bunk .

September 5, 2012

Angel Entertainment launches factual TV arm

The Saskatoon-based indie will produce The Other Side, a co-pro with Toronto-based RedCloud Studios, as its inaugural program.

September 5, 2012

Revealed: The 2012 Playback Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame

The inductees are: Piers Handling, Graham Greene, Colin Low, Rene Malo, Bob Culbert and Jackie Burroughs, with Gary Slaight, Sarah Polley and Sarah Gadon receiving special awards.

September 5, 2012

The 2012 10 to Watch

David Cormican, Cassie Steele, Mark De Angelis, Calum deHartog, Lisa Jackson, Michelle Ouellet, Xavier Dolan, Patrick Tarr, Dev Singh and Mark Montefiore are this year’s selection of up-and-comers poised for great things.

September 5, 2012

Canadians consuming more content: CRTC report

Overall revenues for the communications industry increased 3.3% in 2011 to $59.3 billion, up from $42.7 billion the year previous, according to the report.

September 5, 2012

ACCT unveils Canadian Screen Awards

Martin Short is to host the March gala event that replaces the Geminis and Genies and reflects the evolution of the domestic entertainment industry, organizers say.

September 4, 2012
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Broadcasters turn volume down on TV commercials

The move from Sept. 1 follows an investigation by the CRTC into fluctuations in the loudness of TV ads and regular programming.

September 4, 2012

Syndicado partners with Travesty, strikes new digi deals

The Toronto-based digital aggregator and distributor inked deals for Rich Bride, Poor Bride (pictured) and Beyond for delivery on hulu.

September 4, 2012
Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, 2012

The Hunger Games is the top-selling DVD for the week of Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, 2012.

September 4, 2012
Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2012

Big Brother tops TV for the week of Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2012.

September 4, 2012

The 2012 10 to Watch: David Cormican

At just 30, the Saskatchewan native has been turning heads producing Faces in the Crowd starring Milla Jovovich, The Tall Man starring Jessica Biel and Stephen McHattie; one of his upcoming projects includes the Captain Canuck remake.

September 1, 2012

The 2012 10 to Watch: Mark Montefiore

Toronto-based Montefiore is producing the feature Cas & Dylan with director Jason Priestley, after producing the Comedy Network original series Picnicface.

September 1, 2012