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Canadian film’s market share 3.3% in 2010
The Canadian film industry’s report card for 2010 saw homegrown movies gross 3.3% to total box office nationwide, up modestly from a 2.9% share in 2009.
Incendies and Barney’s Version lead Genie noms – Updated
Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies and Richard J. Lewis’ Barney’s Version, both Oscar contenders, lead the field for the 31st Genie Awards.
Guinea Pig heads to Hulu
US online video service Hulu has picked up factual series Guinea Pig from Picture Box Distribution.
PBS, Discovery Canada prep Earth From Space
US pubcaster PBS, Discovery Canada and the UK’s Darlow Smithson Productions are teaming up for a groundbreaking two-hour coproduction which will use real-time scientific data to create CGI video of natural events.
Temple Street and BBC Worldwide America form development deal
Toronto-based Temple Street Productions and BBC Worldwide America have announced a deal where they will jointly develop and invest in factual entertainment for U.S. audiences.
YMA taps Bowen as executive director
Chantal Bowen is the newest member of the Youth Media Alliance (YMA), taking over as executive director for Caroline Fortier, who held the position for the last 12 years.
Marblemedia moves full steam ahead on Chugga Chugga Wow
Toronto’s marblemedia is teaming up with UK-based Whole Hog Creations to develop a new original preschool series with Kids’ CBC.
Corus buys minority stake in B5Media
Canadian broadcaster Corus Entertainment has extended its reach in female-targeted media by acquiring a minority stake in B5Media Inc., an online media publisher.
The Kennedys land on ReelzChannel stateside
Muse Entertainment has found a new U.S. broadcast home for The Kennedys: ReelzChannel.
Alliance Vivafilm turns to crowd-pleasers for 2011
After a few homegrown film d’auteur disappointments at the Quebec box office for Alliance Vivafilm, the Montreal-based distributor will focus on releasing mainstream crowd-pleasers in 2011, says president Patrick Roy.
CBC looks for greater return on programming investment
Lights! Cameras! Bean counters! The CBC/Radio Canada is to take a financial yardstick to its TV, radio and online services to ensure it gets the best return on its programming investment.
Entertainment One acquires The Bengali Detective foreign rights
Entertainment One has picked up the foreign distribution rights to British director Philip Cox’s The Bengali Detective documentary set in India.
Franklin celebrates birthday with books, TV series
Corus Entertainment-owned Kids Can Press, Nelvana Studio and Treehouse are joining forces to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the preschool character Franklin.
TSN snags UEFA football rights for 2012 and 2016 competitions
It turns out CTV and Rogers Communications aren’t jointly bidding on all live sport rights up for grabs in the Canadian market.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (January 17 – January 23, 2011)
Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (January 17 – January 23, 2011)
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