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Kiefer Sutherland follows up 24 with online action series
How do you follow-up the lead role in the Fox/Global Television action drama 24? The web, evidently, as Kiefer Sutherland is joining John Hurt as co-leads in a scripted action online series, The Confession, from Digital Broadcasting Group.
Stable subscriber growth drives Cogeco Cable Q1 results
Impressive subscriber growth led Cogeco Cable to increased first quarter revenue, despite a reduced profit line due to a year-earlier income tax recovery.
MuchMusic and MTV see digital and social growth in 2010
It was a banner year for CTV’s digital music brands in 2010, as muchmusic.com and mtv.ca saw a combined 298 million video views, a 67% spike over 2009.
Villeneuve charms Toronto critics, McDonald receives Special Citation
The $15,000 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award was presented Wednesday night by actor Jay Baruchel, marking the first time the designation has gone to the same director two years running.
Astral reports strong TV ad market rebound
Despite lowered earnings due to 2009 one-time gains, Astral Media rode a Canadian ad market rebound to increased first quarter radio and TV revenues.
ACTRA Toronto announces award nominees
ACTRA’s largest union will be handing out trophies next month as part of its annual awards ceremony.
Lixin Fan up for DGA best doc director award
Lixin Fan’s Last Train Home, an Eye Steel Film documentary about Chinese peasants, is to compete against four other films in the best documentary direction category at the upcoming Directors Guild of America kudosfest.
Teletoon Retro nets over 8 million subs
Teletoon Retro has become the first all-digital Canadian specialty channel to cross the 8 million subscriber mark.
Production starts on Brett Heard debut feature Stag
Writer-director Brett Heard has started shooting Stag, the indie comedy that stars Donald Faison, Eva Amurri and Jon Dore.
Family Channel refreshes brand identity
Astral Media-owned Canadian kidnet Family Channel is donning a new look both on-air and online.
Banff adds to keynote speaker lineup
Margaret Loesch, head of a new kids and family entertainment channel from Discovery Communications and toy maker Hasbro, is to deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Banff World Media Festival.
Global News appoints Mike Omelus
Mike Omelus has been appointed the new eastern regional director for Global News.
Lemyk makes sales Breakthrough
Laura Lemyk has joined the Breakthrough Entertainment team as an international sales executive. Lemyk will focus on distribution in Scandinavia and some European territories.
Jeremy Podeswa dominates TV movie and miniseries category at DGA Awards
Thanks to Canadian filmmaker Jeremy Podeswa, HBO’s The Pacific will dominate the outstanding TV movie and miniseries category at the upcoming Directors Guild of America Awards.
iThentic weaves brands into Guidestones world
The prodco’s interactive web series will feature product integrations with Samsung and Major League Baseball.
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