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Cable, satellite TV operators prevail in battle over carriage fees
The high court on Thursday said the CRTC has no jurisdiction to impose a first-time value for signal regime, after an earlier lower court split decision that gave the regulator those powers under the Broadcasting Act.
Patricia Isaac lands roles in Motive and Republic of Doyle
The Vancouver actress has a six-episode arc as a constable in the fourth season of the CBC’s Republic of Doyle detective drama.
Best of the year: Temple Street
David Fortier, John Young and Ivan Schneeberg discuss the company’s core business strategy for 2012 and beyond.
Nerds and Monsters begins production
Corus Entertainment greenlit the animated series from Vancouver-based Slap Happy Cartoons Inc. for YTV.
Sky 1 HD orders East Coast Trains from Cineflix Productions
The doc series will take viewers behind the scenes at one of Britain’s largest train operators.
Jenn Kuzmyk to leave Cream Productions
The factual VP of development (pictured) is leaving the Canadian indie at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities.
Ubisoft Quebec and Toys ‘R’ Us release new Facebook game
Game developer Ubisoft Quebec has partnered with Toys ‘R’ Us to launch Toys ‘R’ Us Towers, a new free-to-play toy store simulation game on Facebook.
Xbox Live rolling out new entertainment offerings in Canada
The apps, which are part of a major international expansion by Microsoft’s digital media service and console, include the CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, GameTrailers, CNET and VOD provider CinemaNow.
Hell on Wheels gets third season greenlight
The Alberta-shot series, produced by eOne and Nomadic Pictures, received a 10-episode order, slated to premiere in late 2013.
eOne gets into Gold Rush for Discovery U.S.’ first scripted miniseries
Discovery Channel has become the latest U.S. non-fiction network to venture into the scripted space, commissioning Scott Free and eOne Television to make a miniseries chronicling the Yukon Gold Rush era.
HGTV programs more Property Virgins, Leave It To Bryan
The Shaw Media specialty channel is also launching new seasons of Canada’s Handyman Challenge and Income Property, hosted by Scott McGillivray (pictured) for winter 2013.
Global takes The Morning Show national
Shaw Media at its midseason launch Wednesday also unveiled details of its upcoming Big Brother Canada, which will premiere Feb. 27 and air three nights a week on Slice (The Morning Show pictured).
ABC shelves Shaftesbury drama Weird Desk
The move comes a week after the paranormal drama was given a 13-episode order for a summer 2013 launch.
Citytv stays on laugh track for winter 2013
Canuck originals Seed and Package Deal to join the lineup, alongside new comedies 1600 Penn, The Goodwin Games (pictured) and How To Live With Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life).
Best of the year: iThentic
“For us, 360 means not just looking at pure internet content, but also making sure that we are exploring all the potential for monetization,” says chairwoman and co-founder Catherine Tait.
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