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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – May 7 to May 13, 2012
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of May 7 to May 13, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012
Contraband is the top-selling DVD for the week of Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012.
The 2012 Hot Docs Forum Report, part one
Canadian projects pitched at the annual Hot Docs Forum, which took place earlier this month, include Leone Stars and Shadow Girl.
Upfronts 2012: What’s back, what’s not
Check out the holes left by non-returning U.S. shows in the Canadian schedules, as execs head to L.A. to buy up new programs.
Canadian Cinema Editors announce award winners
Michele Hozer, Teresa De Luca and Roger Mattiussi were among the award winners at Thursday’s event at Toronto’s Capitol Theatre.
Cannes 2012: Ron Mann to direct doc about filmmaker Altman
Canadian director Ron Mann (pictured) will chronicle the life of iconoclastic American filmmaker Robert Altman in Altman, a feature-length doc that will be accompanied by a touring exhibit, illustrated companion book and soundtrack.
Telefilm Canada to spearhead industry symposium on film promotion
The film financier told the CRTC it will “take the lead” to organize a gathering for broadcasters, distributors, funders and producers to develop new promotion strategies.
Hold Fast to begin shooting May 28 in Newfoundland
The feature film starring Molly Parker and based on the novel by Kevin Major will shoot in and around St. John’s, Mount Pearl and the province’s parks.
Shifting themes and new initiatives at Inside Out
New director of programming Andrew Murphy says the themes depicted by LGBT directors are changing as the fest enters its 22nd year.
Rob Ramsay, Julian Richings and Lisa Ray find Boy Toy with Suki Films
The trio are reuniting after starring in Craig Goodwill’s short film Patch Town, on which the upcoming feature is based.
Kevin Crull, Keith Pelley, Kirstine Stewart and Paul Robertson to spar in Banff
Top executives from Bell Media, Rogers Media, CBC and Shaw Media are set to clash over rival strategies to get round the digital curve at the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.
Upfronts 2012: Helena Shelton picks a CBS hit
The PHD EVP details the network’s four new shows from the New York City presentation, and chooses the one she thinks will be a winner.
Upfronts 2012: Robin Legassicke on CBS’s number one status
The U.S. network has created a new group to capitalize on digital, but the main focus remains the TV screen, says the Maxus Canada group director.
Proper to produce ITV format May The Best House Win
The Toronto-based prodco will bring a homegrown version of the U.K. format, slated to premiere in the fall, to Shaw’s HGTV.
Harold Greenberg Fund announces latest script development projects
Super Pulp! from Troy Nixey and Baseballisimo from Jay Baruchel and Jesse Chabot are among the selected projects in the latest funding round.
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