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CBC’s Stewart talks ratings, cord-cutting
Addressing an audience of broadcast execs and media buyers, Stewart says the CBC has been fortifying against changing viewership habits by investing in appointment-based programming.
Jacqueline Dupuis moves from CIFF to VIFF
The festival’s new executive director comes on board following a record-breaking year for VIFF audience attendance.
Bell Canada points to ‘strong’ quarter for Bell Media
The recently acquired TV, radio and internet media unit posted $435 million in Q3 revenue on rate hikes for its TV sport channels and strong advertising revenue.
eOne inks deals with Vivendi, Levity
The company announces it has signed a home entertainment distribution agreement with Venvendi Entertainment and a first-look deal with Levity Entertainment for half-hour comedies.
CTV completes indie production unit overhaul, orders Saving Hope
CTV augments SVP Corrie Coe’s team with promotions and a new hire, and orders up a full season of Toronto-based medical drama Saving Hope.
Whistler’s 2011 Borsos competition unveils six contenders
Three homegrown films from western Canada will compete against three from eastern Canada for a $15,000 cash prize.
Gameco Ludia to hire 100 new staff in Montreal
The FremantleMedia division, based in Montreal, is ramping up its output of games based on TV properties.
Cineflix Studios names Miura Kite as EVP, development
The former Playtone exec will be based out of its new L.A. office, leading scripted development on the prodco’s U.S. side.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films
Cafe de Flore takes the box office lead in Canada for the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2011
Brandon Cronenberg shooting Antiviral in Toronto
The son of David Cronenberg is lensing the the thriller through Nov. 25, with Rhombus Media producing.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films
Paranormal Activity 3 tops the overall Canadian box office for the week of Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2011.
Lisa Wookey promoted at eOne Television
The Toronto-based exec will continue touting a growing eOne TV slate that includes The Firm, Rookie Blue and Call Me Fitz.
Fall TV: Social hits and misses
US-based Networked Insights reports Revenge and Up All Night are among the shows getting the most social buzz.
Statscan: domestic broadcasters staged a rebound in 2010
In its latest industry snapshot, the government statistics agency points to private broadcasters’ recovery from the 2008-09 economic slowdown.
Canadians at work on Jurassic Park and Resident Evil games
Montreal gaming producer Ludia Inc. has pacted with Universal Studios on a Jurassic Park social and mobile game, while Slant Six Games develops Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
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