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CRTC okays SexTV, Drive-In sale
$2.7 million earmarked for new programming as cable channels move to Corus
Producers pressed on spending plan
CFTPA says more money for Canadian programming could set things right with OTAs — but doesn’t rule out the need for fees
Neck-and-neck with the networks
News-heavy schedule draws viewers to Hamilton’s CHCH. Little station’s supper-hour in dead heat with Citytv and Global
Releases roundup: More males for Moon
Sequel to set records for tickets and screens, says Gliserman, boosted by more boys in the audience
In other news…
Holmes gets his own magazine, Twilight looks to pull stakes for the U.S., and Mosca readies a bio of Winnie Mandela
DeWalt wins Clean Out case
Iowa judge orders state to make good on $6.5 million in tax credits. Minds Eye boss reassembling cast
Reprice the channels, says Péladeau
More moderate plan would see specialty cash redirected to conventional. Our U.S. partners won’t like that, retorts Asper
Blades set for second season
CBC renews reality series following strong response to its first season
Losses widen at E1
Paying for product puts dent in half-year numbers. Turnaround coming, says Throop
Video: Sony’s EX1R
Tweaks to earlier model include improved ergonomics and 15-second cache recording
Think small, says CBC
Lacroix calls for ‘skinny’ all-Canadian cable packages at hearings, citing consumer choice and cash for locals. Bell shoots it down as ‘destructive to our business’
New life for Listener
Second season set for CTV, Space and Fox International, despite U.S. drop. New deal proves Canadian shows ‘can work in the world,’ says Jennings
Fremantle readies Flowers
Twelve-hour mini set to shoot with Italy’s DAP early next year
Video: Redrock Micro’s M2 Encore
Lens adapter bridges the gap between video and film, says company
E1 set for Summer Camp
Toronto shop teams up with Reveille to copro Nickelodeon pilot
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