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Skye & Chang pilot to begin production June 9
The sci-fi martial arts series from Loretta Sarah Todd (pictured) will shoot in Vancouver and premiere on APTN this fall.
U.S. channel Syfy renews Lost Girl for third season
The U.S. channel gave Prodigy Pictures a third-season order after the Canadian sci-fi drama has averaged to date 895,000 viewers aged 18-49 on the U.S. channel.
ACCT announces new National Advisory Council
In another move towards reform and revitalization, the newly-created council is unveiled as a counter-weight to a Toronto-centric board.
Showcase cop drama King not renewed
King, a home-grown cop drama lensed in Toronto, was anchored to the character Jessica King, played by Amy Price-Francis (pictured).
Inside the Rockies with John Leitch
The Radical Sheep Productions president and executive producer of animated series Stella and Sam (pictured) talks to Playback about creating a kids property with international reach.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – May 21 to May 27, 2012
The American Idol tops TV for the week of May 21 to May 27, 2012.
Banff sets judge and contestant lineup for Deal Makers Live!
The second annual market simulation aims to educate fest delegates about what business models are viable these days, and what programming works on which platform.
Rogers prices $1.1 billion bond offering
The cable and mobile phone company using proceeds to pay for its 37.5% stake in Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, and for general corporate purposes.
DHX inks Spanish TV/licensing deals for Animal Mechanicals
The Canadian content distributor sold broadcast rights to TVE, with agent Enjoy repping the property in the territory.
Sally Catto returns to CBC, Trevor Walton becomes copro head
As Walton takes on a new role, the ex-Cineflix EVP (pictured) returns to the public broadcaster as executive director, commissioned and scripted programming.
Distrib round-up: Sci-fi scientists and hurricane survivors
Tricon secured international sales for five series, including Sanctuary (pictured), while 9 Story’s Wild Kratts sold to Germany, and eOne picked up worldwide distribution rights to Eye of the Hurricane.
New CMPA head Michael Hennessy discusses plans for indie producers
The ex-Telus lobbyist discusses the need for industry-wide change “away from the traditional structures, which we know won’t last forever.”
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