Jonathan Taylor joins Eggplant TV as consultant

The producer behind The Osbournes will consult on overall strategy for the Toronto-based company’s reality television division.

Hugh Dillon finds multiple-episode arc on Continuum

The Flashpoint actor is to play a corporate CEO mid-way through the second season of the Showcase original drama.

Allison Grace joins Proper as exec producer

The former Shaw Media production executive will assist in managing the Toronto-based factual producer’s slate of new and existing shows.

CBC dogumentary probes war between people and pooches

Paws for thought: Helen Slinger uses levity and repetition in Dog Dazed to make her case for proper training and socialization of furry pets by their often obsessive owners.

Vimeo launches self-distribution service

Launching Tuesday, Vimeo On Demand lets creators sell their work directly to audiences and retain a 90 percent revenue share after transaction costs.

CBC-Radio Canada and NFB pact with Via Rail

The on-train entertainment programming will include TV newscasts, documentaries and animation, with more content to be added in the future.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films March 1 to March 7, 2013

The Legend of Sarila 3D tops the box office for the week of March 1 to March 7, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films March 1 to March 7, 2013

Jack the Giant Slayer tops the box office for the week of March 1 to March 7, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, 2013

Skyfall is the top-selling DVD for the week of Feb. 18 to Feb. 24, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Feb. 25 to March 3, 2013

NCIS tops TV, while the Wednesday broadcast of Big Brother Canada takes #27.

Production wraps on sci-fi thriller Debug

The theatrical feature is written and directed by actor David Hewlett (pictured) whose credits include roles in Cube and Stargate Atlantis.

Internet TV conference and market set for June

STREAM, by Playback parent company Brunico Communications, is aimed at bringing together independent production companies with decision-makers at companies that commission and support screen-entertainment content.

Captain Canuck remake to include Smiley Guy Studios web series

The move comes as Telefilm Canada and Saskfilm get behind development of a movie adaptation from Minds Eye Entertainment.

NFB partners with New York Times’ Op-Docs

The organizations will collaborate on A Short History of the Highrise, a project of four short docs, as part of the NFB’s ongoing Highrise project.

Laura Vandervoort joins Bitten cast

The Canuck actress is taking on a lead role as the world’s only female werewolf in the upcoming Space series from No Equal Entertainment, Hoodwink Entertainment and eOne.