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Shaw rolls out Global iPad app
The first fruits of convergence: Shaw Communications has unveiled a iPad app filled with Global Television primetime fare.
TMN re-ups Showtime supply deal
Astral’s The Movie Network has renewed its long-standing supply deal for Showtime programming with CBS Studios International.
Ubisoft Montreal launches web series to draw talent
Recruiting senior level talent can be an arduous task, but Ubisoft Montreal has found a creative way to attract the attention of game, web, and film folks alike – and show off its own talent while at it.
Cineflix snags ITV1 commission for year-end comedy special
The good news from producing a year-end TV special is they often become annual commissions.
Teletoon packs more action into Sunday morning
The cartoon channel’s schedule for the new year adds three new shows and new seasons of two favorites.
IPF renews web series program
The web series funding program will be back for another year, as the Independent Production Fund announces that it will continue support of the format.
Wendy Freeman replaces Robert Hurst at CTV News
The latest pre-BCE takeover CTV shuffle: Wendy Freeman is to replace Robert Hurst as president of CTV News and Current Affairs, effective January 3.
Hell on Wheels to be shot in Alberta by eOne, Nomadic
Endemol USA has received a full-season order from U.S. channel AMC for Hell on Wheels, a post-U.S. Civil War drama to be shot in Alberta through Entertainment One and Nomadic Pictures.
Astral hires Furnish as new VP of marketing
Astral Television Networks has a new vice president of marketing: Peter Furnish.
Banff to honor Howie Mandel
Canadian comic and TV personality Howie Mandel is to be honored at the upcoming Banff World Television Festival.
Joe Canadian co-hosts As It Happens
Sure, the CBC is going populist, but picking Joe Canadian to co-host its As It Happens flagship current affairs show?
Giamatti and Spacey get Golden noms for Canuck films
Two American actors in Canadian films are in contention for the Best Performance by an Actor (Comedy or Musical) category at the upcoming 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
TIFF names top ten features and shorts
On Tuesday, TIFF announced its top ten Canadian features and top ten best shorts of 2010.
Food Net serves up six new shows
The Shaw Media channel is fight-ready with 24 Hour Restaurant Battle and Cupcake Wars leading the winter programming charge.
Firestone and others strike out in bid to get on Lionsgate board
Canadian TV producer Jay Firestone (Lost Girl) struck out Tuesday as he and four other Carl Icahn loyalists failed to get onto Lionsgate Entertainment’s 12-member board.
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