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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.
Canadian-Irish copro Vikings adds local actors
Canadian actors Jessalyn Gilsig (pictured) and Katheryn Winnick join the cast of the History Channel and Shaw Media scripted series, as do Travis Fimmel, Gustaf Skarsgard and Clive Standen.
Production starts on RTR Media’s BBQ Crawl for Travel+Escape
The 10-part series, hosted by Danielle Dimovski, will tour barbecue joints across North America.
Serendipity Point Films names Ari Lantos head of production
The son (pictured) of company founder Robert Lantos takes charge of the indie producer’s film and TV slate.
Shaw Communications posts higher Q3 earnings
Higher rates charged for cable and satellite TV services helped the western Canadian cable giant fend off stiff competition from rival Telus Corp.
Toronto animation arts festival aims to build bridges
Barnabas Wornoff and Ben McEvoy talked to Playback about the inaugural public festival’s industry components, including extensive pitch-related programming.
MTS adds new HD channels and apps on TV
Facebook on TV app and Filipino-language community channel among new offers.
APTN taps Karyn Pugliese as news and current affairs director
The broadcast industry exec’s most recent experience included producing and hosting duties at ichannel.
Olympic Consortium unveils its digital plans
The broadcast group says its digital side is more tightly integrated into plans for the London games than it was for Vancouver.
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