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NHL gets fans closer to the action
With the NHL’s global fan base and international player roster, mobile makes a lot of sense.
Mike Holmes launches magazine stateside
TV repair guru Mike Holmes has become a brand name on HGTV U.S. with his Canadian-made Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection series having established a growing American audience.
Eugene Levy signs blind deal with CBS
Canadian funnyman Eugene Levy has signed a blind deal with CBS Studios to produce and star in an untitled comedy project for the CBS network.
CMPA offers new training program for grads
The CMPA has launched a Digital Media Production Program, an initiative that will give 40 post-secondary grads experience in the film, television and interactive media production industries.
Lionsgate sues Carl Icahn for “double game”
Having flirted with Carl Icahn to take over MGM, Lionsgate is calling its biggest shareholder in from the cold.
Daydream Nation to open Whistler Fest
The Whistler Film Festival is to kick off its 10th edition with Michael Goldbach’s Daydream Nation, which stars Kat Dennings and Andie MacDowell.
Eric McCormack to top-line TNT pilot
Canadian actor Eric McCormack is to star in the TNT drama pilot Perception from ABC Studios.
Cogeco posts lower Q4 earnings on higher revenue
Growing competition is cramping the bottom line at Cogeco, as the cable and broadcast player posted lower fourth quarter earnings, despite increased revenue.
Vancouver-shot Caprica pulled by Syfy
The U.S. Syfy channel has yanked the Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica from its schedule for dull ratings, but is making way for another Vancouver-shot spinoff of the sci-fi franchise, Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.
CMPA veep Mota steps down
After four and a half years with the Canadian Media Production Association, Mario Mota is leaving his position as VP, broadcasting policy and regulatory affairs next month.
Astral Media posts Q4 earnings, 9% revenue growth
Astral Media is the latest Canadian broadcaster to ride an ad recovery to earnings growth.
Frogwater goes to the web for wine series
Food Network Canada is pairing its food recipes with wine.
Montreal International Doc Fest unveils full program
With RIDM’s opening and closing films already announced, Stephanie Lanthier’s Les Fros and Lucy Walker’s Waste Land respectively, the remainder of the Montreal doc fest’s slate has been revealed along with a number of Canadian docs taking the spotlight.
Shaw Media’s Robertson vows to “get right to it”
As Shaw Communications completed its $2 billion purchase of Canwest Global’s broadcast assets on Wednesday, new group vice president of broadcasting and president of the rebranded Shaw Media business Paul Robertson, was determined to get things done.
D360 adds cross-platform series TAC.tv
Distribution360 is adding wacky cross-platform series TAC.tv to its catalog.
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