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Drop in P2P file sharing causes Bell to stop web throttling
In an open letter to the CRTC, Bell execs say that changing user habits, and the company’s investment in web infrastructure, mean it will no longer manage internet traffic in peak hours.
CTV acquires spooky mid-season drama The River
The ABC Studios adventure-horror series is the latest acquisition by the top-rated broadcaster for its winter 2012 campaign.
HBO Canada to debut ‘Crimson’ miniseries
The four-part Canadian-U.K. copro will air over two nights in January.
Kelso on CIAIC’s new mission
The former Interactive Ontario head talks about his new role and revitalizing the Canadian Interactive Alliance/Alliance Interactive Canadienne, a national non-profit trade association.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films – Dec. 9 to Dec. 15, 2011
Monsieur Lazhar hits its seventh week in #1.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films – Dec. 9 to Dec. 15, 2011
Tintin is tops in its first week of release.
Citytv signs affiliate agreement with SCN in Saskatchewan
The province’s educational broadcaster will air Citytv programming from 3 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. daily.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, 2011
The Big Bang Theory again takes the top spot, with Michael Buble Christmas and Dragon’s Den in the 17th and 18th spots, respectively.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2011
The Smurfs is the top-selling DVD this week.
CRTC announces LPIF review
The planned review will evaluate the Local Programming Improvement Fund to determine whether it should be maintained, modified or cancelled.
Best of the Year: David Cronenberg
Thirty years into a storied career, this Canadian director is having one of his biggest years yet, making him Playback‘s Director of the Year.
Palm Springs film fest books Lazhar for Oscar Buzz sidebar
Philippe Falardeau’s latest movie will screen at the southern California film festival just before Sundance.
A Worthy Companion headed for CineMart in Rotterdam
The micro_scope-produced film, directed by Carlos and Jason Sanchez, is one of 36 projects vying for funding in Rotterdam’s copro market Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2012.
Alberta unions and guilds welcome film incentive program changes
“Changes to the AMDF guidelines will revitalize our industry and get our cultural workers back to work, in front of and behind the camera,” said Tina Alford, Alberta branch rep for ACTRA.
Global TV cancels Combat Hospital, despite Canadian popularity
No U.S. caster and no major international broadcast deals to help Global offset productions costs equals no sophomore season for the Canadian medical war zone drama.
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