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eOne, Company and MTV partner on Skins
Production is currently underway on a North American adaption of the UK hit drama series Skins. The 10 x 1-hour series is produced by Entertainment One, Company Pictures and MTV, in association with The Movie Network and Movie Central.
Shaw accelerates management change
Shaw Communications has moved up its previously announced management changes so that they will become effective as of today.
Cookie Jar jumps into Mudpit production
CBC Studio 40 in Toronto is currently playing home to the production of Cookie Jar’s Mudpit, which kicked off November 17.
Artist groups begin lobbying over copyright
As MPs debate the government’s proposed copyright bill, Bill C-32, a Quebec lobby group representing thirteen arts and culture groups has launched a public campaign to fight for changes to the controversial legislation.
Repeaters picked up by Alliance
Alliance Films has picked up Canadian rights to Carl Bessai’s Repeaters from Rampart Films. The deal was negotiated by Andrew Herwitz, president of the Film Sales Company on behalf of the filmmakers, with Mark Slone working the deal for Alliance Films. Alliance plans a 2011 roll-out.
Cineplex launches download-to-own, VOD services
Cineplex is joining the digital download game, as the company launches its Download To Own (DTO) and VOD service today, with thousands of titles available at Cineplex.com.
Tribeca picks up Bang Bang for US
Tribeca Film has acquired US rights to The Bang Bang Club from eOne. The deal was negotiated by Tribeca Enterprises EVP Adam Sloan, Tribeca acquisitions consultant Randy Manis, Foundry Films’ Daniel Iron and eOne’s Charlotte Mickie.
New Playhouse Disney Canada series backed with interactive
Toronto-based interactive studio zinc Roe is collaborating with production company Radical Sheep to develop an interactive extension of the new preschool series Stella and Sam, which premieres January 9 on Playhouse Disney in Canada.
City Life Film Project debuts at TIFF Bell Lightbox
Three young filmmakers debuted their first projects at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Tuesday night, helped along with the support of industry heavyweights.
Toonz comes to Montreal with Mediabiz
Indian animation company Toonz is setting up a new shop in Canada in partnership with Montreal’s Mediabiz International. Toonz Entertainment Global, Canada will produce both animated and live action properties.
Op Ed: Copyright Bill C-32 is flawed, says Yannick Bisson
ACTRA member and star of Murdoch Mysteries, Yannick Bisson, weighs in on proposed new copyright legislation.
eOne reports 30% revenue growth
eOne has released its interim results for the six months ending September 30, indicating revenue growth of 30%, to $345 million.
CMPA brings on Thomson, Jeffs
The CMPA has brought on two new senior staffers: Jay Thomson and Katie Jeffs.
Reel Asian wraps with awards
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival doled out a number of key awards at the close of its 14th annual event.
Astral wipes out last year’s losses with a leap in revenue
Astral Media has released its 2010 Annual Report, indicating substantial earnings this fiscal.
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