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Skywriter takes Atomic Betty to the big screen
The animated series is being developed into a live-action/CGI feature film.
Showcase’s King sold into Europe and Asia
World sales agent Beta Film records key territory sales heading into MIPCOM.
After Dan For Mayor and Hiccups, what’s next from CTV?
Those gaps in CTV’s Canadian show offerings are about to be filled, says Corrie Coe, SVP of independent production.
Ellen Baine resurfaces at Hollywood Suite as top programmer
The former Chum Television exec becomes VP of programming at the quartet of movie specialty channels. (Correction: Today’s newsletter had Ms. Baine’s last name incorrectly spelled. We regret the error.)
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films
Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion takes the top spot for the overall Canadian box office.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs
Rookie Blue is the top-rated Canadian drama for the week.
New Franchise Media pacts with Valhalla on Archer novel
The Toronto-based equity player has recruited producer Gale Anne Hurd to develop The Eleventh Commandment as an ongoing TV drama.
Shaftesbury’s Good Dog adds to cast
The HBO Canada sitcom is shooting in Toronto through October, ahead of a 2012 airdate.
Pepper nabs Emmy for Kennedys role
The Canadian actor wins more accolades for his portrayal of Bobby Kennedy.
eOne denies talks to buy UK’s Chorion
The Canadian producer’s comment is sparked by British media reports that it was discussing acquisition of the UK-based company.
TIFF 2011: ‘Early days’ for Canadian film deals
The Film Sales Company exec Andrew Herwitz says negotiations are just getting started, while TIFF’s Cameron Bailey says it’ll be a few weeks before the sales picture for Canadian films is clear.
The social side of CBC’s Cover Me Canada
The broadcaster is measuring response to Temple Street’s new reality show via social media, the outcome of which will influence the show’s results.
Big Bang Theory back on top: BBM Canada, Sept. 5 to 11
Combat Hospital takes Tuesday with 1.3 million viewers.
TIFF 2011: Suki Films to produce fest short Patch Town as feature
Suki’s Kimberley Berlin and Susan Schneir talk to Playback about landing a distributor for the feature and what attracted them to the project.
TIFF 2011: Philippe Falardeau earns best Canadian feature prize
Nathan Morlando’s Edwin Boyd is named best Canadian first feature, while Ian Harnarine’s Doubles With Slight Pepper wins for best Canadian short film.
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