Skywriter develops eBook platform

Developed in-house, the platform was created as a means to deliver Skywriter’s 200-hour library of TV content and book titles to eReaders.

OLN’s reality bid for summer season

The Outdoor Lifestyle Network’s summer lineup goes heavy on auction-based reality shows.

MGM’s Vikings to be Irish-Canadian coproduction

The TV drama about Scandinavian warriors comes from Michael Hirst and Morgan O’Sullivan, the creative forces behind The Tudors and Camelot.

CBC orders Norm Hiscock comedy pilot

Exclusive: The CBC has made its fourth official pilot order this TV season from the veteran Canadian scribe.

eOne to release pics from David Linde’s new production shingle

Indie studio Entertainment One has signed a multi-territory film distribution deal with Los Angeles film producer David Linde and India’s Reliance Entertainment.

A Little Bit Zombie kicks off production

Comedy/horror A Little Bit Zombie is beginning principal photography in Sudbury, Ontario, marking the feature film debut of director and producer Casey Walker.

Hockey keeps score

The Big Bang Theory moves down to second place, making room for hockey’s slapshot into #1.

Rogers buys big at LA Screenings

The company was the biggest buyer in Hollywood last week, picking up shows from studios that normally sell in bulk to CTV and Global Television.

Ernst & Young: Canadian interactive media at a tipping point

In its latest industry report, Ernst & Young argues interactive media is the fastest-growing segment of the media industry.

Editors honored at first annual Canadian Cinema Editors Awards

The ceremony took place in front of a sold out crowd at the Capitol Event Theatre in Toronto, where awards in eight categories were doled out.

Vancouver’s Horizon Pictures swims with the sharks

The Vancouver-based indie distributor has acquired the worldwide sales rights to Lieven Debrauwer’s feature documentary Sharkwise.

HBO Canada on board The Transporter

The Movie Network and Movie Central sign on as Canadian co-producers for Luc Besson’s Transporter series.

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