TV

Canadian Cinema Editors reveal 2012 award nominees

The CCE honours will be handed out on May 17 in Toronto.

Johnny Test renewed for sixth season

After concluding multi-territory sales, the Canadian-American co-production will hit international markets, with 26 new episodes coming in 2013.

Sportsnet picks up UEFA Europa League TV soccer rights

The three year agreement is the latest as Sportsnet and TSN divide up local TV rights to major European soccer games.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – March 26 to Apr. 1, 2012

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the top-selling DVD for the week of March 26 to Apr. 1, 2012.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – Apr. 2 to Apr. 8, 2012

The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of Apr. 2 to Apr. 8, 2012.

News

Shaw Communications tells CRTC to scrap LPIF subsidy

The cable company tells the regulator a revived Canadian TV ad market means local TV stations no longer need subscriber subsidy.

Rogers launches mobile app that streams live sports

The app streams CBC-broadcast games and is offered at a subscription rate starting at $5 per month for unlimited viewing.

Manitoba telecom MTS breaches 100,000 subscriber mark

The company credits its growth to use of its Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV platform, which offers customers novel features such as ability to watch up to six channels at once.

Sony Pictures’ Crackle film and TV site expands in Canada

The video web site will be available to Blu-ray, BRAVIA TV screens and network media players.

McGuinty talks up film/TV industry during VFX studio visit

The premier stopped by Toronto’s Mr. X to trumpet the advantages of film tax credits, after Saskatchewan last month cancelled its own.

eOne to produce Finding Marilyn reality series

The series, a project in partnership with the estate of late actress Marilyn Monroe, will feature 12 women competing to attain icon status in Hollywood.

Corus posts higher Q2 revenues, despite challenging ad market

Corus-parent Shaw Communications also saw a rise in its Q2 profit, while profit from continuing operations at Cogeco during the latest quarter dropped 25%.