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Shaw deal echoes Comcast
Cable giant will have access to content on dozens of channels, control of broadcast and online. Must preserve diversity, says CFTPA’s Bolen
Tax credit shortsighted, says effects exec
New Breed exec says Quebec would have been wiser to put subsidies into research and development
Frantic grows development team
Anne-Marie Varner, Alberta Nokes and writer Melissa Kajpust posted in Toronto, Winnipeg
New ratings tool to measure Olympics
Consortium says CUME system is more accurate across multiple platforms
3D fuels ‘best ever’ year for Cineplex
Fourth-quarter earnings explode by 37% — thanks in no small part to Avatar and the $3 up-charge on those 3D glasses
Maple nabs Burke & Hare
Distributor plans winter release for U.K. comedy starring Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis
Blain goes solo
C.R.A.Z.Y. and La vie producer to focus on features and TV drama
Releases roundup: All quiet among the Canucks
Domestic distributors take the week off, leaving the field to Universal’s Wolfman and Warner’s Valentine’s Day
In other news…
Adam Beach goes back to war, Defendor wins in Victoria and the CRTC considers an about-face on wireless policy
OMDC doles out $2.9 million
CASO and Hot Docs among latest recipients of Partnerships funding
Maple ‘contributing nicely’ to Lionsgate
Indie pics including Oscar contender The Hurt Locker boost bottom line at studio
Business warms up at February Freeze
Pinewood boss Paul Bronfman credits turnaround in Ontario to new tax credits at annual trade show
Eclectic mix at Rendez-vous
Video games, rock bands and a closer look at special effects added to festival attractions
Aspers exit Canwest board
Gail and David Asper step down, followed by Lisa Pankratz
Zone3, Incendo to make English TV
Rest of Canada beware, prolific production house and distribution giant have come together to make docu-soaps and realities for English broadcasters
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