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Archives for: June 20085
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Banff looking to spread Canadian fare to U.S.
Friday June 06th 2008Bullish Canadians headed to this year’s Banff World Television Festival are hoping U.S. buyers are ready to open their wallets for more homegrown TV series. With NBC having purchased the Canadian drama “The Listener” and CBS acquiring “Flashpoint” during the recent WGA strike, local producers anticipate a full-court press in Banff to get more homegrown series into the U.S. market. Toronto-based producer Portfolio Entertainment said that it intends to acquire about 400 hours of product in Banff for its distribution pipeline.
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Tougher codes for studios may be be needed after Universal fire, says Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
Thursday June 05th 2008After the massive fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles County officials are studying whether building codes for movie sets, sound stages and production facilities should be strengthened. “While being mindful of the importance of the entertainment industry to the region’s economy, this is a prudent time to take stock of existing building regulations,” Yaroslavsky said.
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Fox nabs premium ad prices
Thursday June 05th 2008Fox’s new “Fringe” hopes to benefit from Remote Free TV. Fox is getting 35%-40% pricing premiums for commercials in its two new dramas for the 2008-09 season, “Fringe” and “Dollhouse,” in upfront deals with advertisers, according to media agency sources. Under its Remote Free TV plan, the network is running only half the number of commercials and promotional minutes in those shows in order to try to maximize viewer engagement.
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PS first to supply five RED cameras for feature film
Thursday June 05th 2008PS Production Services Ltd. just completed its national RED Tour, making them the first to showcase and demonstrate use of the revolutionary RED camera to IATSE professionals across the country. “As soon as word spread that we had received our first 10 of 40 cameras ordered, a flurry of demand[…]
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Archive prints lost in Universal fire
Wednesday June 04th 2008Universal is coming to terms with what it lost in Sunday’s fire. The studio sent out memos to film bookers on Tuesday that stated “nearly 100% of the archive prints kept here on the lot” were destroyed. Those prints included “Flash Gordon,” “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” and “Out of[…]
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Archives for: June 20085
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Banff looking to spread Canadian fare to U.S.
Friday June 06th 2008Bullish Canadians headed to this year’s Banff World Television Festival are hoping U.S. buyers are ready to open their wallets for more homegrown TV series. With NBC having purchased the Canadian drama “The Listener” and CBS acquiring “Flashpoint” during the recent WGA strike, local producers anticipate a full-court press in Banff to get more homegrown series into the U.S. market. Toronto-based producer Portfolio Entertainment said that it intends to acquire about 400 hours of product in Banff for its distribution pipeline.
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Tougher codes for studios may be be needed after Universal fire, says Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
Thursday June 05th 2008After the massive fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles County officials are studying whether building codes for movie sets, sound stages and production facilities should be strengthened. “While being mindful of the importance of the entertainment industry to the region’s economy, this is a prudent time to take stock of existing building regulations,” Yaroslavsky said.
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Fox nabs premium ad prices
Thursday June 05th 2008Fox’s new “Fringe” hopes to benefit from Remote Free TV. Fox is getting 35%-40% pricing premiums for commercials in its two new dramas for the 2008-09 season, “Fringe” and “Dollhouse,” in upfront deals with advertisers, according to media agency sources. Under its Remote Free TV plan, the network is running only half the number of commercials and promotional minutes in those shows in order to try to maximize viewer engagement.
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PS first to supply five RED cameras for feature film
Thursday June 05th 2008PS Production Services Ltd. just completed its national RED Tour, making them the first to showcase and demonstrate use of the revolutionary RED camera to IATSE professionals across the country. “As soon as word spread that we had received our first 10 of 40 cameras ordered, a flurry of demand[…]
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Archive prints lost in Universal fire
Wednesday June 04th 2008Universal is coming to terms with what it lost in Sunday’s fire. The studio sent out memos to film bookers on Tuesday that stated “nearly 100% of the archive prints kept here on the lot” were destroyed. Those prints included “Flash Gordon,” “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” and “Out of[…]
ARCHIVES
Archives for: June 20085
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Banff looking to spread Canadian fare to U.S.
Friday June 06th 2008Bullish Canadians headed to this year’s Banff World Television Festival are hoping U.S. buyers are ready to open their wallets for more homegrown TV series. With NBC having purchased the Canadian drama “The Listener” and CBS acquiring “Flashpoint” during the recent WGA strike, local producers anticipate a full-court press in Banff to get more homegrown series into the U.S. market. Toronto-based producer Portfolio Entertainment said that it intends to acquire about 400 hours of product in Banff for its distribution pipeline.
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Tougher codes for studios may be be needed after Universal fire, says Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
Thursday June 05th 2008After the massive fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles County officials are studying whether building codes for movie sets, sound stages and production facilities should be strengthened. “While being mindful of the importance of the entertainment industry to the region’s economy, this is a prudent time to take stock of existing building regulations,” Yaroslavsky said.
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Fox nabs premium ad prices
Thursday June 05th 2008Fox’s new “Fringe” hopes to benefit from Remote Free TV. Fox is getting 35%-40% pricing premiums for commercials in its two new dramas for the 2008-09 season, “Fringe” and “Dollhouse,” in upfront deals with advertisers, according to media agency sources. Under its Remote Free TV plan, the network is running only half the number of commercials and promotional minutes in those shows in order to try to maximize viewer engagement.
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PS first to supply five RED cameras for feature film
Thursday June 05th 2008PS Production Services Ltd. just completed its national RED Tour, making them the first to showcase and demonstrate use of the revolutionary RED camera to IATSE professionals across the country. “As soon as word spread that we had received our first 10 of 40 cameras ordered, a flurry of demand[…]
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Archive prints lost in Universal fire
Wednesday June 04th 2008Universal is coming to terms with what it lost in Sunday’s fire. The studio sent out memos to film bookers on Tuesday that stated “nearly 100% of the archive prints kept here on the lot” were destroyed. Those prints included “Flash Gordon,” “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” and “Out of[…]
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