CRTC briefs on BCE takeover of CTV

BCE isn’t making many friends as it looks to get its takeover of CTVglobemedia approved by the CRTC at upcoming hearings.

Ice Pilots NWT ushers in social TV

Vancouver’s FanTrust, Omni Film Productions and History Television are trying a new approach to draw in viewers and fans for Wednesday’s season two launch of docu-series Ice Pilots NWT.

Marilyn bows with timeslot win

The talk show diva’s debut attracts almost 400,000 viewers.

Jean Lapointe to be honored at the Jutras

Veteran actor and former Senator Jean Lapointe is set to receive a lifetime achievement award, the Prix Jutra-Hommage, at this year’s Quebec film awards, the Jutras, on March 13.

News

Ratings: News and hockey headline for second successive week

World Juniors hockey tournament games took the top two spots while Hockey Night in Canada was third most-watched on the week.

Rob the Robot heads to Sweden

Canadian producer and distributor Amberwood Entertainment has sold the broadcast rights for its newest preschool series Rob the Robot to SVT in Sweden.

Hulu acquires Odd Job Jack

The U.S. online video service Hulu has acquired the Canadian TV animated series Odd Job Jack from indie distributor Duopoly.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Dec. 27, 2010 – Jan. 2, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 Programs (Dec. 27, 2010 – Jan. 2, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Dec. 31, 2010 – Jan. 6, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian Films (Dec. 31, 2010 – Jan. 6, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (Dec. 31, 2010 – Jan. 6, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 10 Films (Dec. 31, 2010 – Jan. 6, 2011)

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (Dec. 26, 2010 – Jan. 1, 2011)

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs (Dec. 26, 2010 – Jan. 1, 2011)

Muse defends The Kennedys’ accuracy, Shaw Media stands by mini-series

As Muse Entertainment scrambles to find a new U.S. broadcast home for The Kennedys, Shaw Media is standing by the controversial mini-series.

HG Fund names recipients in script development program

Another raft of prodcos have been accepted in the latest round of the script development program from the Harold Greenberg Fund’s English-Language Program.

CTV adds Criminal Minds spinoff

CTV is building on the success of legal/cop drama Criminal Minds with a new spinoff series, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, starring Forest Whitaker.

Corus continues to grow revenues

Ad sales momentum at Corus Entertainment has gathered pace, as the radio and TV broadcaster posted first quarter revenues up 8% to $240.7 million on Tuesday.