TV

CMPA partners with Ryerson’s RTA for transmedia training

The program will offer 18 producers the opportunity to complete five-month job placements at Ontario-based transmedia prodcos.

Jim Pattison Group promotes Gary Dorosz to GM post in Lethbridge

He replaces Rod Schween, who recently became president of the western Canadian TV and radio broadcast group.

DHX Media partners with The Jim Henson Company for The Doozers

Production will commence this month at DHX’s Halifax CGI animation production studio.

Canada becomes 2012 country of honour at MIPCOM

The tribute is the latest by Telefilm Canada to get Canadian producers seen and sold abroad to build audience awareness for their product back home.

Fiona Conway named CBC News exec director of programming

Effective July 23, she will oversee programs including Marketplace, The National and World Report.

Kids’ CBC Days comes back with new partners

The public broadcaster is bringing back the popular two-day event, with TD signed on as a sponsor.

Jim Marchbank and Toby Jenkins join TVO’s board

Former Science North CEO Marchbank (pictured) and Techtown founder Jenkins were appointed to the public broadcaster Tuesday.

Pen and paper (Photo: OrinZebest, Flickr Creative Commons)

Canada’s overhaul of copyright regime becomes law

Bill C-11 was granted royal assent on Tuesday, ending four attempts to get copyright modernization legislation through Parliament.

Luminaries to promote Telefilm private donation fund

Five high-profile business people will encourage corporate support for the recently established fund.

Fall TV: The next big thing on specialty

A breakdown of what’s gaining momentum on specialty networks, and the shows expected to be hits right out of the gate, according to TV execs.

Citytv Saskatchewan launches on Canada Day

Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) has been turned into a presence for Citytv in the province, alongside expanding Rogers Media’s national platform.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films June 22 to June 28, 2012

Laurence Anyways tops the box office for the week of June 22 to June 28, 2012.