9 Story sells Almost Naked Animals to Cartoon Network

The stateside channel acquired 40 half-hours of the animated comedy set to debut later this year.

Sayers’ lawyers in court as The Unsellables enters fourth season

Anthony Sayers’ lawyer, Karen McArthur, has been trying to get the charges dropped on grounds that arresting officers have yet to fully outline the allegations against her client.

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Ratings: Big Bang Theory takes the week again

Dancing with the Stars two-steps into number two for the week.

Hollywood expat Zanne Devine launches Canadian distrib outfit

Hollywood producer Zanne Devine has launched a new Canadian multi-platform distribution company, Pacific Northwest Pictures, to be based in Vancouver and run by Emily Alden.

Suzuki doc wins at Canadian Environmental Media Awards

Sturla Gunnarson’s Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie, a film based on the veteran Canadian scientist and environmental activist, earned the international award of excellence Saturday night at the Canadian Environmental Media Awards.

Telefilm’s Dan Lyon kills at Carmody roast Saturday night

“I hope you’re all enjoying yourself at my expense,” said a sparring Don Carmody, whose success as a notoriously gruff Canadian producer during a 100-plus film career rests on one key and constantly-stated principle Saturday night: he prefers to leave others in a flop sweat, and not endure one himself.

Laine Drewery new exec producer at Proper Television

Drewery’s new role includes working with broadcasters and hiring production teams for Proper Television’s expanding slate.

Breakthrough sells 200 hours to Middle East

Breakthrough Entertainment has completed a number of programming deals with several broadcasters across the territory.

The High Cost of Living lands commercial theatrical rollout

Deborah Chow’s film heads into theaters on April 22 in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, with more cities to follow.

Alliance Films sells The Bay to Lionsgate for US market

Vancouver-based Lionsgate is taking the US distribution rights to Barry Levinson’s The Bay.

Titanic’s ensemble cast adds Canadians

Titanic, the UK-Canada-Hungary co-produced mini-series, has added Canadian actors Noah Reid, Linda Kash and David Eisner to its cast.