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VisionTV in hot water. Again
Formal apology and a full review of procedures at the multi-faith channel are on the way following two appearances by a controversial Islamic preacher
Comedy conference set for 2008
Just for Laughs has hooked up with organizers of the Banff festival to launch a two-day all-comedy conference, building on the Montreal fete’s industry appeal
Warner feels Potter power
The boy wizard and his studio are enjoying some of the highest numbers of the summer so far, outshining Pirates but trailing Spidey
Di-Gata set for Fox
The Nelvana action toon has been picked up in the U.S. by programming and licensing outfit 4Kids Entertainment
ExpressVu readies TIFF show
Half-hour entertainment magazine to cover Toronto festival for satellite subscribers
Wolfe joins Cookie pack
Former Frederator exec takes over development spot at Los Angeles office
Cop action in the works for CTV
Anne Marie La Traverse sets the high-powered cops of her Critical Incident pilot loose in Toronto’s business district, under director David Frazee
HGTV up with women
Latest BBM/Nielsen numbers show the Alliance-owned channel up some 36% over last year in key female demographic, knocking W Network out of first place
Sullivan still searching for next Anne
The Toronto production has extended its deadline for would-be leads to try out for its Green Gables prequel
NSI seeks applicants
The National Screen Institute – Canada is calling for filmmaking teams to apply to Features First 2007. The 10-month program offers sessions on script and story development, legal requirements, financing and more, all delivered by Canadian industry leaders.
Emmy nods for Bride, Devil, Trail
Mary-Louise Parker puts Shaftesbury’s The Robber Bride in the running for Emmy hardware, while Shake Hands with the Devil and White Pine join the documentary race. Broken Trail up for 16
Peace Arch enters theaters
Encouraged by upsets in the market, the Toronto outfit is trying its hand at theatrical releases, starting with Steve Buscemi. There aren’t many ‘viable players on the Canadian side,’ says president
Musicals a hard sell, says McKenzie
Despite the all the pre-game hype of Hairspray, Alliance’s sales head notes that audiences are less forgiving with musicals than with other genres. Having shot locally is also a mixed blessing
JumpTV takes broadband wing of XOS
US$60 million deal hands the Toronto online broadcaster exclusive access to more than 150 U.S. college and university sports properties
B.C. executives charmed by China
Trade mission to Shanghai ends with West Coast reps upbeat about overseas copro and animation opportunities. Rainmaker, Brightlight planning to return
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