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Re: ‘CRTC boss unmoved at hearings’ (Playback Daily, Feb. 17):The ongoing CRTC hearings on new media are a positive opportunity for Canada’s creative community to put forth concrete proposals to ensure a place online for Canadian content. Despite the characterization in [your] news article, commissioners were engaged and intrigued by ACTRA’s bold proposals.
iTunes to carry E1 titles
E1 Entertainment has made its iTunes debut with Twilight, putting the teen vampire pic atop a pack of films, docs and children’s content now available from the distributor through the popular online store.
Pontypool heads south
Bruce McDonald’s latest is headed for an American theatrical release following a deal with IFC Films. The indie distributor has picked up Pontypool and says, following the zombie horror’s U.S. debut this month at the Museum of Modern Art, it will release the picture in New York and Los Angeles on May 29, with hopes of expanding.
Ontario eyes permanent tax breaks
The tax breaks currently on the books in Ontario could become carved in stone if the ruling Liberals follow through on a proposal raised at the close of the CFTPA conference.
Border, Guard cross unguarded border
Ion Television has picked up both The Border and The Guard, and will add the action-y series to its fall schedule following separate deals with Fireworks and Lionsgate.
Slings & Arrows from Sao Paulo
Brazil’s TV Globo is set to air its own version of Slings & Arrows, from Fernando Meirelles.
Reality series ready for MIP
Beyond Distribution has picked up two series from Toronto’s Temple Street Productions, and will debut both Mr. Friday and 10 this month at MIPTV.
CBS re-ups with Cookie Jar
CBS has renewed its deal with Cookie Jar Entertainment, tacking on three more seasons to the run of the Toronto company’s Saturday morning TV block.
Franny walks to Italy, Slovenia
Decode Enterprises has inked a number of new deals and renewals for Franny’s Feet.
Vancouver heating up
After a six-month slowdown, Vancouver post houses are anticipating a strong slate of service work this spring to keep facilities busy.
Slow times for Ontario shops
It has been a slow winter season for a number of Toronto post shops, and there is plenty of anxiety about the months ahead.
Desperately seeking Hollywood
Intelligent Creatures has just finished work on two Hollywood blockbusters and has begun more FX on two prestigious American indie films, but the damper that the Screen Actors Guild negotiations are having on service work in Canada is stinging.
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