Radio / Television News

Competitive Spotlight to shine on pay TV

TORONTO – With an initial investment of $125 million, pay TV license hopeful Spotlight TV “will transform pay TV into a compelling, choice-filled, high-value entertainment option for Canadian viewers,”… Continue Reading

Writing for animation, from WIFT-T

TORONTO – Women in Film and Television – Toronto is offering the Teletoon Masters Program Writing for Animation on August 9, 16 and 23. Sponsored by Teletoon and taught… Continue Reading

CanWest finishes Fireworks

WINNIPEG – CanWest Global completed the sale of its production arm, Fireworks Entertainment this afternoon. More specifically, CanWest Entertainment International Distribution (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global Communications Corp.)… Continue Reading

87% of CBC employees favour strike

TORONTO – After a strike vote taken last week, CBC employees have overwhelmingly supported taking strike action if necessary to get a new contract. The yes vote won 87.3%… Continue Reading