Victor Loewy to receive Montreal World Film Fest tribute

The Alliance Films boss will be honoured in Montreal, where he first started out as a film distributor in the early 1970s.

Norbert Nipkin goes interactive

Canadian media company Skywriter Media is bringing the kids book series to life for iPad.

Bell Media sets date for CTV Two network launch

The former A channels become CTV Two in late August.

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Alliance Films acquisition of Maple Pictures closes

Alliance topper Victor Loewy says staffing cuts will be minimal: “There will be a surprisingly high number of people that we’re keeping.”

CTV announces fall premiere dates

The X Factor is set to make a late September debut, as is The Sing-Off.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (July 25 – 31, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (July 25 – 31, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (July 29 – Aug. 4, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (July 29 – Aug. 4, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (July 29 – Aug. 4, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (July 29 – Aug. 4, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (July 18 – 24, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (July 18 – 24, 2011)

Industry vets to receive Gemini bling

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television has unveiled its list of special award winners, which includes Shafesbury’s Christina Jennings.

Talking TIFF: Gravestock on Canadian film selection

The festival’s Canadian Programming exec talks to Playback about this year’s selection process.

Egoyan, Carmody to jury Air Canada short film fest

The airline’s fifth annual EnRoute Film Festival is currently screening 21 Canadian short films via its in-flight entertainment system.

Lionsgate surprises with Q1 profit on TV gains

A growing and successful TV business is helping the Canadian producer deal with the risk and uncertainty of the theatrical movie releasing game.

Chris Nolan gifts $100,000 to the CFC

The Hollywood director selected the CFC to receive the charitable donation as part of a WIND Mobile promotion.

Jersey Shore breaks audience records on MTV Canada

The fourth season opener of the MTV reality series was the biggest ever for the Canadian specialty channel.