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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Apr. 16 to Apr. 22, 2012
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol is the top-selling DVD for the week of Apr. 16 to Apr. 22, 2012.
Local producers criticize Saskatchewan’s replacement tax credit
The industry argues that the new non-refundable tax credit, a total 43 percent incentive with all bonuses included, is not a profitable business model.
Toronto protestors decry cutbacks to documentary funding
Filmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans stopped traffic on Bloor Street Friday to raise awarenesss during Hot Docs.
No more feature-length docs on Canadian TV? Here’s a surprise
TSN was at the Hot Docs fest Friday to tub-thump for an upcoming eight-part series of original docs by award-winning directors like Barry Greenwald, John Walker, Shelley Saywell and Larry Weinstein about the CFL and Grey Cup.
Sales and distribution round-up
Entertainment One and Tricon Film & Television each sold off rights to nine properties, in what was a busy week for Canadians expanding their properties’ global reach.
Picnicface not renewed, launches campaign
The Halifax-based sketch comedy troupe is asking fans to sign a petition to save the show, following the news that Bell Media has not put in a second season re-order.
Film industry insiders to stage protest at Hot Docs
Filmmakers, festival reps and documentary fans will use the festival as a platform Friday to draw attention to the threats facing the documentary genre.
Rogers expands Citytv into Quebec and Western Canada
The regional TV stations continue evolving into a national network, as Rogers Media acquires Channel Zero’s Metro14 Montreal and inks an affiliate agreement with the Jim Pattinson Broadcast Group.
Telefilm Canada plans additional $7.9 million in programming cuts over two years
The newest cuts stem from a $10.6 million cut over three years to its Parliamentary subsidy from Ottawa.
Teletoon sets launch date for Cartoon Network in Canada
In the lead-up to the ad-supported channel’s launch, Teletoon will broadcast a series of weekly nested programming blocks with shows from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, starting May 5.
CTV unveils summer schedule, Saving Hope to debut June 7
The top-rated Canadian network will also debut the third season of The Listener from Shaftesbury Films from May 30.
Bell/Rogers deal to buy MLSE cleared by Competition Bureau
The deal still has to be approved by the CRTC and respective sports leagues.
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