Skatoony TV expands online game with second season

A second season of marblemedia’s Skatoony on Teletoon will be accompanied by an expanded online multiplayer game and two iPad apps.

Netflix: Why Cancon producers are in business with us

Netflix topper Ted Sarandos tells critics at the Banff World Media Festival that Canadian producers welcome getting into business with the US video streaming giant for its generous licensing deals.

Europe’s doc zone

A panel of German and French programmers and producers discuss opportunities in the European factual space at the Banff World Media Festival.

Magic Lantern’s Genie in a Bottle

The CEO of the new media co shares tips for transmedia success with the Banff World Media Festival crowd.

CBC/Radio Canada of net benefit to Canada, study says

A study commissioned by CBC/Radio Canada points to support of the Canadian indie production sector as the federal government in Ottawa considers cuts to overall expenditures.

Doug Smith named VP at CBS Studios International, Canada

Smith takes over for longtime CBS exec Bruce Swanson.

CCI promotes Federico Vargas

The Toronto-based producer/distributor has upped Vargas to handle sales for Latin America, Iberia and CEEMEA.

UK broadcasters discuss comedy, copros

Execs from BBC, ITV and UKTV’s Dave talk about their interest in working with Canadians and how their programming strategies are changing.

Imax co-founder talks 3D

Graeme Ferguson sits down with Playback Daily to discuss 3D technologies and what they can mean for the industry going forward.

Magical Elves eyeing a Canadian production base

The US-based maker of formats like Project Runway and Top Chef is in talks to establish a satellite production base in Canada.

Banff debates loosening foreign ownership rules for media

A Banff panel tackles the thorny question of separating carriage and content to protect cultural sovereignty in an era of increasing technological change.

kelencontent behind Hero Dogs of 9/11 TV series

A coventure between kelencontent and U.S. partner Starlight Runner Entertainment will pay tribute to search and rescue dogs that aided emergency personnel on Sept. 11, 2001.

Two Pyramid series head to US

Man on a Mission and The Criminal Mind will make their US debuts on Tuff TV.

CSC Media Group picks up youth programming in Banff

This Is Daniel Cook is one of the series snapped up by CSC channels.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (May 30 – June 5, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (May 30 – June 5, 2011)