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Offbeat Roads in production
The extreme cycling series produced by NuvuFilms for Travel + Escape is slated to premiere in winter 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs July 16 to July 22, 2012
The Big Bang Theory takes the top TV spot, while homegrown dramas Saving Hope and Rookie Blue also make the top 10.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs July 9 to July 15, 2012
The fourth installment of the American Pie franchise, American Reunion tops the DVD charts for the week of July 9 to July 15.
London Olympics opening ceremony draws 6.4M Canadian TV viewers
Around one in two Canadians tuned into some part of the kick-off of the 2012 Summer Games in London.
CMJ Productions gets new head of development
Former Cream Productions development director Amy Manchester Borg takes on the new role on Aug. 13.
Weekly Roundup: Awards, sales and fall slates
Canuck directors win in Vegas, Ohm:TV sells Cancon to Spain and Germany, and APTN announces its fall slate.
How Lifetime fits into Shaw Media’s programming strategy
SVP of content Barb Williams (pictured) tells Playback that the channel will work with Slice to monopolize the company’s viewership across the wider female demo.
Kenny Hotz performs first stand-up set in front of a live audience
The Kenny vs. Spenny star took to the stage at Cafe Cleopatra as Canadians make the running at the prestigious Just For Laughs international comedy festival.
Rebel Without a Kitchen to begin production in August
The road trip food series for Travel + Escape is slated to premiere in spring 2013.
Cineflix Rights secures former Shine International exec Noel Hedges
The veteran U.K. acquisitions executive will beat the bush for more third party acquisitions to drive down the distribution pipeline.
Accidental fire devastates Kirk Talent offices
According to founder Lesa Kirk, the Vancouver-based agency’s building went up in flames July 19 while the roof was being replaced.
MIPJunior launches new pitch competition
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, MIPJunior is launching a new international pitch competition to find the next big brand in kids content.
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