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Stein exits Alchemy
Carrie Stein, CEO of Los Angeles-based producer Alchemy Television, a major backer of international coproductions between U.S., Canadian and foreign broadcasters, has left the company. Stein has been replaced after three years in the post by Marc Hirshberg as interim CEO.
Greyson pulls out of TIFF
Filmmaker John Greyson is taking his boycott of Israel to the Toronto International Film Festival.
New name, direction for TQS
The black sheep of Quebec TV is no longer.
Defiant Shaw turns table on Novus
The Vancouver turf battle between Novus Entertainment and Shaw Communications is getting nastier.
Court hands $5.2M to animator Robinson
David has bested Goliath in the protracted legal battle between the children’s producer formerly known as Cinar Corp. and the lone animator who accused the company of ripping him off.
BBM Canada goes mobile
BBM Canada has launched its Portable People Meter audience measurement service – a technology that could shift attitudes in the industry about the level of TV viewing that exists in Canada.
Quebec doc sparks debate at WFF
While the federal politicians invited to the Montreal World Film Festival premiere of National Matters – a documentary that explores why Quebec isn’t independent yet – were no-shows, the province’s sovereignty movement had front-row seats.
Storm lifts CP24 ratings
The storms that recently blew into southern Ontario set a new primetime record for CP24, which reached 1.2 million viewers during its coverage from 7-11:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, according to BBM Nielsen. (All numbers 2+.) The CTV-owned channel says the ratings for its broadcast, anchored by Omar Sachedina, were up 150% over an average summer weeknight, making it the most-watched primetime event in the channel’s history.
New look for Showcase
Showcase will launch a new logo and on-air look with its fall programming, promoting the move with a national marketing campaign.
TSN celebrates silver
TSN flagship news show Sportscentre recently flaunted a new look, as the sportscaster marked its 25th anniversary with a series of events, including a commemorative site and classic promos from its early days. As part of the makeover, Sportscentre features a newly enhanced HD graphics package with the focus on sports highlights and updates. TSN will also air retro promos such as its ‘Rodsky and Dutch’ segment throughout September, while online initiatives include photo galleries, timelines and sports trivia at tsn.ca/tsn25.
Half staff
Editorial and visual researcher Barbara Ann Sears died of pancreatic cancer on Aug. 25. A founding member of the Visual Researchers’ Society of Canada, Sears’ work was not only limited to print, as she also directed documentaries, and served as a producer, writer and narrator for various projects.
Heavyweights hoist honors at Playback party
Plummer, Arcand, Topalovich feted at annual Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame. Viggo Mortensen lauds Cronenberg
Filmmakers caught in the middle of Tel Aviv row
‘My film doesn’t speak about war or the Holocaust. It’s a love story,’ says filmmaker as war of words escalates. Greyson fires back at critics
‘Life can change in an instant’
Reitman and Egoyan reflect on the troubled shoot of Chloe
Summer box jumps 8%
‘Perfect storm’ of bad weather, bad economy and good movies sends summertime receipts to new record
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