TV

Spike TV on the market for new program ideas

Exec VP Tom Zappala says the channel is looking for shows that move its audience away from its male-centric past.

Whistler fest to get new programming director

Stacey Donen (pictured) has decided not to return for a fourth year in the position.

Bell Aliant launches Community One

The new TV and online channel will serve community news and magazine-style content to customers in Atlantic Canada.

Saskatchewan indie Partners in Motion to close Regina head office

After 20 years in business, the indie producer is relocating its head office, likely to Vancouver, after the western province eliminated its refundable film tax credit.

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

Bill C-11 passage gets mixed Canuck creator reception

Canada has its first copyright reform legislation in 15 years, and Hollywood is happy.

We’re looking for the New Establishment

We’re asking Playback‘s readers and industry insiders to help us identify the best and brightest of their peers for the inaugural award.

Zoic Studios’ Orloff moves to Vancouver facility

The co-partner and visual effects supervisor (pictured) will streamline work with the company’s Culver City, Calif. sister office.

U.S. Sprout channel buys 9 Story’s Wibbly Pig series

The American preschool TV channel follows BBC’s Cbeebies, TVO and Knowledge Network in acquiring the kids series based on Mick Inkpen’s Wibbly Pig book series.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs June 4 to June 10, 2012

The Stanley Cup Finals topped TV for the week of June 4 to June 10, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs May 28 to June 3, 2012

Michael Dowse’s Goon is the top-selling DVD for the week of May 28 to June 3, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs May 21 to May 27, 2012

Grey is the top-selling DVD for the week of May 21 to May 27, 2012.

Carly Rae Jepsen cleans up at 2012 MMVAs

Giant Toronto street party drew TV performances from Nelly Furtado, Hedley, Justin Bieber, LMFAO and Katy Perry that aired live on MuchMusic in Canada and Fuse in the U.S.