TV

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.

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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.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs June 18 to June 24, 2012

The Big Bang Theory takes TV’s top two spots, followed by cooking competition series Masterchef.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs June 11 to June 17, 2012

The second installment of the Sherlock Holmes franchise cracks the top DVD spot for the week of June 11 to June 17, 2012.

Bell Media gets Satisfaction, Spun Out pilots for CTV

The company’s Comedy Network unveiled a large multi-year deal with Just For Laughs (pictured), though the CBC confirms it maintains its usual JFL programming.

Rob Scarth appointed to CMF board

Scarth has amassed television regulatory affairs experience with the CBC and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.

Eastlink TV unveils local programming shot in HD

The Halifax-based regional telecom’s HD channel offering comes online July 1.