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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Dec. 10 to Dec. 16, 2012
Seth MacFarlane’s brash teddy bear comedy Ted tops the DVD list for the week of Dec. 10 to Dec. 16, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Dec. 3 to Dec. 9, 2012
Christoper Nolan’s Dark Knight rises to the top of the DVD chart for the week of Dec. 3 to Dec. 9, 2012.
Real Housewives of Vancouver casts new trio for second season
The reality series is looking for new on-air relationships and drama for Slice’s local adaptation of the global Real Housewives franchise.
KidsCo broadcast duties land at Corus Entertainment
The international kids channel, a joint venture with NBCUniversal, will now be run out of Corus Quay in Toronto.
Tactica Interactive launches Million Dollar Neighbourhood app
The free Facebook app uses face-morphing software to age viewers’ photographs into older, wiser versions of themselves, who then provide viewers with action plans, tips and advice for fiscal health.
CBC shows off social TV apps for winter 2013 schedule
The pubcaster co-produced online and social media apps for a host of series, including Cracked, Mr. D (pictured) and Murdoch Mysteries.
Ellen Wong on The Carrie Diaries, and shooting in New York City
The Toronto native is full of praise for a major co-star in the CW drama to air on Citytv: Manhattan.
Patch Town begins production, unveils cast
Lisa Ray (pictured) and Julian Richings topline the dark comedy from director-producer Craig Goodwill and producer David Sparkes, which begins shooting in Toronto on Jan. 9.
NHL Lockout: What the deal means for the CBC
The new labour deal between the NHL and its players means TV hockey ad revenue will once again be flowing into the pubcaster’s coffers.
Catching up with the 2012 10 to Watch
Here’s a look at what some of Playback‘s 10 to Watch have been up to and what they have lined up for 2013.
Playback’s top stories of 2012
(UPDATED) The effects and outcomes of our top stories of last year – including the BCE-Astral takeover deal, budget cuts at the CBC and new directions in TV and film – will continue to be felt throughout the industry in 2013.
I Think I Do to air on W Network
The $1.2 million Edmonton-filmed feature, directed by Dylan Pearce (pictured left), stars Mia Kirshner and Sara Canning.
Competition Bureau comments on clearing eOne’s Alliance takeover
The government agency concluded a merged entity will be constrained from offering film producers reduced minimum guarantees or charging higher distribution fees.
Stock in Lionsgate starts 2013 at all-time high
Investors are praising the Vancouver-based studio’s film and TV slate, which includes the Hunger Games and Twilight franchises.
The Elephant Show turns 25 and expands digitally
Kicking off the 25th anniversary of The Elephant Show starring Sharon, Lois, and Bram, Toronto, Canada-based CCI Entertainment has released the first app based on the sing-along series.
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