Hopscotch lines up Lakeshore titles for Australia, NZ

eOne’s new Australian distribution outfit follows the lead of its parent on a multi-year supply deal with U.S.-based Lakeshore Entertainment.

Crash Canyon goes international with MTV

Viacom programming and content exec David Booth talks to Playback Daily about the appeal of the Breakthrough Entertainment series.

Just For Laughs and OMNI launch Chinese comedy special

First Hindi, and now Mandarin: the Just For Laughs comedy festival and OMNI Television are producing content for an increasingly multilingual Canada.

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Bill Craig to head up CityWest Cable and Television

The veteran Canadian broadcaster – best known for causing a stir in 1999 with startup webcaster iCraveTV – has been named CEO of the B.C. cable TV and ISP.

George Brown College set to launch digi incubator

The new facility will offer a mix of commercial and educational space for digital entertainment students and companies.

Lara Jean Chorostecki gets first feature film lead

The actor is set to star in the latest feature from Road Child Films.

Shaw Communications posts sharp revenue rise in Q3

A first-time contribution from Shaw Media, coupled with cost-cutting, helped Shaw Communications post higher earnings and revenue for the third quarter.

Money games: EDC, RBC talk digital financing in T.O.

Tuesday’s Interactive Ontario presentation brought three high-profile panelists together to talk gaming and financing models.

Playback’s 2011 ’10 to Watch’

We’re looking for submissions for our annual showcase of up-and-coming industry talent.

Seven24 and marblemedia pact on Little Wombat

The preschool animated TV series about the marsupial and his friends will include online and mobile extensions.

The Whale picked up for U.S. release

Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit’s doc about a friendly orca whale has secured stateside distribution.

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Shaw licenses Four Weddings format

Shaw Media is dipping ITV Studio’s reality format in maple syrup – via local producer Proper Television – to add to its wedding-themed programming on Slice.

Canucks in spotlight at Karlovy Vary film fest

Five Canadian feature films will screen at the international festival, which will also include a tribute to Denis Villeneuve.

Bostick, Sutherland to star in Dead Before Dawn

The zombie pic from Wango Films has unveiled its main cast, including Devon Bostick, Martha MacIssac and Rossif Sutherland.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (June 13 – 19, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (June 13 – 19, 2011)