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APTN asks for increased subscriber fee in licence renewal app
The network is proposing a strategic plan to pursue a multiplatform content strategy, boost budgets for new and original programming and engaging Aboriginal youth as part of its application.
ATN ready to invest in more homegrown productions
The Markham-based network is looking to expand its programming by developing Canadian feature films, South Asian-Canadian dramas and investing in independent productions.
Thousands gather in B.C. to boost film sector
At a crowded town hall meeting, the We Create BC plan was announced in hopes that awareness of a struggling film industry will lead to drastic changes.
Muse’s Being Human series sold to UKTV’s Watch channel
The North American adaptation of the BBC3 sci-fi series will find a ready audience in the British market.
D Films gets Canuck rights to Paul Haggis’ Third Person
The drama follows three couples as their international love stories intertwine in Rome, Paris, and New York, and stars Kim Basinger, Adrien Brody, Liam Neeson, James Franco, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde and Maria Bello (Haggis pictured).
Part 3: How City’s Package Deal turns brain drain into brain gain
Culture shock: homegrown talent with Hollywood experience is overturning stereotyped notions of Canadians abroad by making local sitcoms with North American appeal.
Discovery Canada to premiere original series Alien Mysteries
The CGI-heavy series chronicles first person accounts of alien encounters, and features reenactments using techniques created by Toronto-based Acme Digital Pictures.
Teletoon, Just for Laughs Gags creators launch prank series
Just Kidding, which premieres on Feb. 3, features kids (with talents for comedy and improv) pulling pranks on adult passers-by.
Si Entertainment acquires three unscripted titles
The Toronto-based company has added to its distribution catalogue Employee of the Week, It’s All About Me and Majumder Manor (pictured).
Tricon acquires new series ahead of NATPE
The Toronto-based indie producer and distributor adds FEARnet’s twisted comedy Holliston (pictured) and factual series Zoo Clues and On the Spot to its distribution slate.
Will Arnett to get Banff fest distinction award
With the accolade Arnett joins past recipients including Paul Haggis, Howie Mandel, Erick McCormack and Martin Short for the Canuck-only award.
PVR usage grows Cracked debut episode audience
One show, many audiences: The CBC cop drama adds to the industry debate that has broadcasters urging a look beyond overnight ratings to the audience impact of PVRs, online streaming and VOD usage.
Rosario Dawson jumps aboard Queen of the Night thriller
Atom Egoyan’s latest feature is set to shoot in Ontario this month, with Ryan Reynolds and Scott Speedman in the cast (Dawson pictured).
Entry door open for Canadian Youth Media Alliance Awards
Canada’s Youth Media Alliance (YMA) has officially launched its English-language Awards of Excellence, which honor achievement in TV programming and digital content for young viewers over the past two years.
Part 2: How all-Canadian Package Deal is tweaked for U.S. invasion
Thunderbird Films and City are craftily making a scripted local comedy to stand up against Modern Family and The Big Bang Theory without sending a single actor across the border.
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