Minority copros ‘costing Canadian jobs’: WGC’s Parker

The Writer’s Guild exec director’s comments come upon the release of a new WGC/ACTRA study on the impact of minority and majority Canadian copros.

AMPIA honours Shaun Johnston

The actor is being awarded the 2011 David Billington Award for his contribution to Alberta’s production community.

Rookie Blue puts viewers in The Interrogation Room

Global TV has launched a new online feature for the high-rated drama, allowing viewers to choose how a suspect interview unfolds.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Aug. 8 – 14, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Aug. 8 – 14, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Aug. 12 – 18, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Aug. 12 – 18, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (Aug. 12 – 18, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (Aug. 12 – 18, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (Aug. 1 – 7, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (Aug. 1 – 7, 2011)

TIFF 2011: All-star Canadian contingent unveiled for 36th edition

The race is on for Canadian actors and directors at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival to shine on the world stage.

Atom Egoyan developing West Memphis Three film

The Canadian director has been developing a movie based on the controversial 1993 Arkansas murder case that took a dramatic turn last week.

Alliance numerique launches Montreal Digital fest

The festival will focus on mobile, web, research and cap off with a focus on video games ahead of the Montreal International Game Summit.

Hollywood Suite movie channels to battle Netflix Canada threat

Four new channels, including Warner Films and The MGM Channel, are to debut this fall as a single specialty channel destination for Canadian movie viewers.

TIFF 2011: Eric Canuel’s Barrymore to get festival debut

The Quebec director will premiere his stage-to-sceen adaptation of Barrymore in tandem with the movie’s solo star, Christopher Plummer.

Shaun Majumder and Tricia Helfer join The Firm

The Battlestar Galactica and Detroit 1-8-7 actors will appear in recurring roles in the NBC/Global Television drama from Entertainment One.

Rookie Blue cops top spot: BBM Canada, Aug. 8 to 14

The eOne-produced drama on Global TV earns the biggest audience of the week.

Western Canada digital media sector lands $399,000

B.C.-based research network GRAND to receive federal funding to improve technology transfer and research commercialization in Western Canada.