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Former Corus exec Freeland moves to Rogers
Switching mediaco hats, Freeland will run point for Canadian indie producers at Rogers TV.
Donlon exits top CBC radio post
Management restructuring sees Chris Boyce replace Denise Donlon as head of CBC Radio.
Combat Hospital fights for top spot
The new Global drama series snatches a second week win, with The Voice’s season finale coming in close behind.
Zynga buys Toronto’s Five Mobile
The move allows the U.S. online game giant to expand into Canada and gain a foothold in the mobile market.
Industry surprise as CRTC delays CBC hearings
Canadian indie producers question why the regulator delayed the pubcaster’s license renewal hearings to June 2012.
Quarto, Blue Ant partner on new TV venture
The publisher of Cottage Life and Explore magazines has applied for two new specialty channels, striking a deal with MacMillan’s Blue Ant to make it happen.
Mighty Ships, Planes take off worldwide
EPI head of worldwide distribution Tony Leadman talks to Playback Daily about the sales appeal for Mighty Ships and its forthcoming spinoff, Mighty Planes.
Terms of trade: an agreement with teeth?
The CMPA warns member producers that if all parties don’t comply with the terms of trade agreement, the pact won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on.
Fantasia festival unveils 130-strong lineup
Troy Nixey’s Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is to close the 15th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival, organizers said Thursday.
Beyond sells Canuck titles across Europe
The Australian distributor has sold a Canadian trio to European broadcasters.
Cineflix shooting Casino Confidential for TVtropolis
The new reality series goes behind the scenes at Binion’s casino in Las Vegas.
AETN UK boards Breakthrough’s Tank Battles
Military History is picking up Breakthrough Entertainment’s documentary series Combat Forces and season two of Greatest Tank Battles.
NFB gets new animation studio topper
POP6’s Roddy McManus is to replace a retiring David Verrall.
TVO gets new digital Agenda
The Agenda with Steve Paikin is going digital in time for the Ontario elections.
The Border to air ION Television
Three seasons of the White Pines Pictures drama are set to air stateside.
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