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U.S. law could mean boom for Canuck described video providers
Changes afoot in the Canadian screen industry also auger well for domestic business.
#Changethemodel: Chris Williams on TV ad measurement
The IAB president shares his take what needs to change in the digital television industry in Canada.
Bell unveils benefits package for $3.38 billion Astral takeover
The phone giant proposes to spend $96 million to develop and produce indie TV programming of national interest, and divest itself of radio stations, to receive regulatory approval for the blockbuster acquisition.
Broadcaster’s public benefit spending steady: report
Research firm Boon Dog’s study shows broadcasters spent $51 million on Canadian content creation in 2010 to 2011.
Verite’s Virginia Thompson joins NSI board
The president of Verite Films, which is relocating to Toronto from Regina, joins industry execs including Norm Bolen, Jean LaRose and Christine Shipton.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs June 18 to June 24, 2012
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is the top-selling DVD for the week of June 18 to June 24, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs June 25 to July 1, 2012
The Big Bang Theory is #1, while Canuck medical drama Saving Hope takes the #4 spot for the week of June 25 to July 1, 2012.
Bell Media buys Kevin Smith’s Spoilers for Space
The deal for Hulu’s first original series with Canadian distributor Alliance Films comprises 10 episodes of movie reviews and celebrity interviews, to debut on the local specialty channel on July 27.
Rogers’ exec says Sask programming investment to grow
Claire Freeland (pictured) says Citytv is looking for more local shows after ordering a doc about the province’s economic boom.
Orders for kids’ This is… franchise and Canuck Bookaboo
The twin deals come as Canadian broadcasters continue banking on pre-school TV series to build audiences.
Canadian TV chef Anthony Sedlak dies at age 29
The cookbook author and host of Food Network Canada’s The Main was first discovered in his North Vancouver apartment July 6.
Animation producers must do more with less, says TAAFI panel
Industry experts discussed the challenges facing Canadian producers at the inaugural Toronto animation festival Saturday.
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