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R2R gets multi-platform promo
Integrated in-store promos with Loblaw and TV spots across Shaw Media properties will push the second season of the competition reality series to its adult 25-to-54 core demographic.
Whistler Fest adds to Borsos competition lineup
Eight Canadian titles will compete, including Martin Laroche’s Fair Sex, Sean Garrity’s Blood Pressure and My Awkward Sexual Adventure and David Mortin’s Mad Ship (pictured).
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, 2012
Resident Evil: Retribution keeps the top box office spot for the week of Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, 2012.
Score Media shareholders approve Rogers takeover
The shareholders voted Monday on the deal, which will see the sports media co acquired by Rogers once it goes through the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, 2012
The latest Liam Neeson-starrer gets “Taken 2” the top box office spot for the week of Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, 2012
Big Bang tops TV for the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, 2012
Avengers soars to the top DVD spot for the week of Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, 2012.
Super Channel doc award set to accept submissions
The submission window for the prize that offers filmmakers mentorship as well as attendance to next year’s Hot Docs Forum opens Oct. 19 and closes Nov. 23.
Canadian co-pro Transporter sold to Hungary, Turkey
French distributor Europe Images International sold the action adventure drama to RTL Klub in Hungary and Turkish channel ATV.
Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth takes Planet in Focus feature prize
Frauke Sandig and Eric Black’s film (pictured) was named best international feature at the Toronto-based environmental film festival, which wrapped over the weekend.
Big Bang Night in Canada: trademark infringement or publicity stunt?
The CBC and Bell Media fought a short-lived legal tussle over the words “in Canada” used to promote CTV’s two-hour The Big Bang Theory comedy block on Saturday nights, against Hockey Night in Canada on the pubcaster’s schedule.
Buxton’s Blackbird wins at VIFF
The Nova Scotia-based director’s feature took home the $10,000 prize for best Canadian feature, while Jesse James Miller’s Becoming Redwood was crowned most popular Canadian film.
Cineplex expands VIP Cinema concept
The film exhibitor will build a standalone VIP Cinema at the Shops at Don Mills in Toronto, a 21,000 sq.ft. construction with five screens and valet parking.
Bad Trips Abroad goes to camera
The 10-episode series, produced by Suddenly SeeMore…Productions Inc. for Travel+Escape, takes viewers on the worst travel experiences ever, and provides tips on how to avoid or deal with them.
Corus Entertainment launches One 2 One celebrity talker
YTV’s Carlos Bustamante and CMT’s Paul McGuire will host the star interviews pre-taped in front of a live studio-audience at Corus Quay in Toronto.
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