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Fall TV: Gleeks, cops rule Tuesday
On night two of premiere week, NCIS: LA and Glee take in 2 million each, while CTV’s new drama Unforgettable is close behind.
Telefilm names Monsieur Lazhar as Oscar pick
The Philippe Falardeau film is being submitted as Canada’s choice in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
CRTC grants mediacos right to innovate, but not self-deal
UPDATED: In a decision regarding the vertical ownership of Canadian media carriers, the regulator ruled against exclusive TV content deals for mobile or internet subscribers.
2011 Playback Hall of Fame: Gallery #1
A selection of photos from the red carpet at Playback’s 5th Annual Film and Television Hall of Fame.
eOne promotes Allen Blackwell at U.S. division
Blackwell will continue acquiring, developing and distributing urban film and comedy products out of the company’s L.A. office.
Force Four Entertainment and DRG sign first-look deal
The British distributor is to develop factual and scripted shows for the world market with the Vancouver-based indie producer.
Fall TV: Premiere week kicks off
Two and a Half Men earns a boffo 5 million viewers for its Sheen-less return to CTV.
Kinosmith president to program Hot Docs’ Bloor Cinema
Robin Smith will be responsible for selecting and booking films to screen at the cinema, which is currently under renovation.
BBC Worldwide acquires TIFF-opening U2 doc
The Canadian division of BBC’s commercial arm has picked up distribution rights to Davis Guggenheim’s rock doc.
DirecTV acquires Less Than Kind for stateside run
The homegrown sitcom about a dysfunctional Jewish family in Winnipeg is to air on the Audience Network.
9 Story Entertainment on board for new season of Arthur
Cookie Jar Entertainment has stepped aside after coproducing 15 seasons of the cartoon about a young aardvark.
MIPCOM: Wizard Hat’s Thinkheads targets wee eco warriors
The boutique kids entertainment producer is heading to the annual market with its new TVO show teaching kids the benefits of recycling.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVD sales in Canada
The Sons of Anarchy Season Three DVD set is the top-selling DVD in Canada for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2011
ACTRA, advertisers and agencies strike new labour deal
The new three-year agreement calls for annual rises in performance fees and residual payments; ACTRA members are set to vote on the deal shortly.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films
Starbuck claims top spot in the Canadian box office rankings for the week starting Sept. 9, 2011.
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