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02) vol. 168, (num. 2013 22, april Monday, 5 1/ page New-Brunswick’s new weekly publication exclusive for the professionals of Cinema, Television and Media. Astral and Bell Media reply Summary to CRTC submissions Page 2 Statement by the Honourable James Moore Page 3 Display of Incorrect Solution on Contest (Astral) and BCE Inc. (Bell) today announced they have replied to inter- Page 4 CRTC releases 2012 financial results for specialty ventions filed with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunica- Page 4 Canadian shorts big at Cannes tions Commission (CRTC), part of the CRTC’s process to review the Page 5 Rita MacNeil dead at 68 Page 5 Agenda proposed transaction to unite Astral and Bell Media. “Astral and Bell Media are happy to present our plan to deliver great new TV, radio and film content across all platforms and to enhance com- The CMF Publishes Performance Envelope Allocations petition in a rapidly evolving broadcasting system,” said Kevin Crull, President of Bell Media. “We appreciate the letters of support received The Canada Media Fund (CMF) posted the 2013-2014 Performance from Canadian consumers, creators, and broadcast and cable compa- Envelope allocations to its website. Allocations per broadcaster can be nies, and we acknowledge those who question the transaction. found at cmf-fmc.ca. We believe our plan fully addresses their concerns, and we look forward In December 2012, the CMF announced the factor weights used to cal- to detailing the benefits of the transaction during the CRTC’s public culate the 2013-2014 Performance Envelope allocations. A Performance hearing in May.” Envelope is calculated by measuring a broadcaster’s performance against that of other broadcasters in each genre and language, based on five “Astral is proud of our long history of creating world-class content weighted factors: audience success – total hours tuned, audience success and world-class opportunities here in Québec and across Canada,” said – original first run, historic performance, regional production licenses, Jacques Parisien, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and digital media investment. All factor weight details are outlined in the of Astral. Envelope Manual which can be found on cmf-fmc.ca. “By joining with Bell Media, we’ll build on that proud legacy, ensuring In March 2013, the CMF announced a program budget of $360.7 M for consumers and creators benefit from accelerated investment and inno- 2013-2014 of which a total of $259.0 M in performance envelope alloca- vation in new programming, especially in the French-language media tions is shared between 21 English broadcasters receiving $173.3 M and marketplace.” 13 French broadcasters receiving $85.7 M. This year, in order to simplify the funding process, performance envelopes were allocated by broadcast Under both an agreement with the Competition Bureau and their ownership group or individual broadcaster (as applicable) rather than by amended application to the CRTC, Astral and Bell Media will sell individual channel or station. several Astral TV services. The divestitures include 100% of Astral’s On April 5, 2013, broadcasters were also allocated envelopes that they English-language specialty TV services and 50% of its French-language can use to support development projects. These envelopes were calcu- specialty TV. lated by using two factors weighted at 50% each: historic performance in development and the share of total 2013-2014 Performance Envelopes. After selling a total of 11 Astral TV services, Bell Media would re- Development allocations by broadcast ownership group or individual tain 8 Astral pay and specialty TV services - the French-language Su- broadcaster (as applicable) can be found on the CMF website. per Écran, Cinépop, Canal Vie, Canal D, VRAK TV, and Ztélé, and English-language services The Movie Network, which includes HBO Canada, and TMN Encore. If you are currently developing, “A primary focus for Bell Media is growth in Québec and the French- producing or in the stage of post language media marketplace. production, please let us know. We Even after the sale of half of Astral’s French-language specialty TV services, Bell Media would increase its viewing share in this market would love to share your story with our to 22.6% - still less than the 31% viewing share enjoyed by Québecor, readers. but a significant enhancement to market competition nevertheless,” said Mr. Crull. [email protected] or 506 394-5412. (page 3) Telephone 506 394-5412 ctmnb@ctmnb .com CTMNB PO box 3594. Chief Postal Station, Tracadie-Sheila NB E1X 1G5 2013 22, april Monday, 2/5 Statement by the Honourable James Moore page Day after day, our artists provide Canadians On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper Sarah Polley, winner of the National Arts Cen- with unforgettable artistic experiences. These and the Government of Canada, I would like to tre Award. Each laureate’s contribution to our talented creators and their works deepen our congratulate those receiving Lifetime Artistic cultural landscape has earned the deep admira- appreciation of the arts and help strengthen our Achievement Awards this year: Andrew Dawes, tion of Canadians. communities and our economy. Daniel Lanois, Jean Pierre Lefebvre, Viola Lé- For more than twenty years, the annual Gov- ger, Menaka Thakkar and Eric Peterson. I would also like to thank the Governor Gener- ernor General’s Performing Arts Awards have al’s Performing Arts Awards Foundation and the recognized the Canadian artists and arts volun- I also congratulate Jean Pierre Desrosier, recipi- National Arts Centre for their work in honour- teers whose achievements have inspired us and ent of the 2013 Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award ing outstanding Canadian talent through these enriched the cultural life of our nation. for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts, and prestigious awards. Development Ride Along - television comedy series created by Gia Milani and produced at Shore Road Pictures by Tony Whalen & Gia Milani. Developed with funding from the Province of New Brunswick and the Canada Media Fund. Wheat Kings - feature film written by Jillian Acreman and produced at Shore Road Pictures by Tony Whalen & Gia Milani. Developed with fund- ing from the Province of New Brunswick. Shore road pictures; Strathcona - feature film written by Gia Milani and produced at Shore Road Pictures by Tony Whalen & Gia Milani. Devel- oped with funding from the Province of New Brunswick. Pre-production CPTV. Pour l’amour du Country XI ; série de variétés, 11 émissions de 60 minutes, animé par Patrick Norman, producteur et réalisateur François Savoie, directeur musical Marc Beaulieu, scénariste Carmel Dumas, recherchiste Edmonde Haché. Post-Production : Studio The Postman Post- Production DIFFUSEUR : ARTV et SRC CPTV.Pour l’amour du Country au Festival de St-Tite V : série de variétés, 2 émissions de 60 minutes, animé par Patrick Norman, producteur et réalisateur François Savoie, scénariste Carmel Dumas, recherchiste Edmonde Haché. Post-Production : Studio The Postman Post-Production DIF- FUSEUR : ARTV et SRC Production CPTV. Inimaginable; série documentaire, 8 émissions de 60 minutes, producteur François Savoie, réalisateurs Denise Poirier, Clarence LeBlanc et Lyne Falardeau, musique Jac Gautreau. Post-Production : Studio The Postman Post-Production DIFFUSEUR : TFO CPTV. Une langue commune, deux identités; documentaire – un émission de 60 minutes, Producteur : François Savoie, Réalisateur : Marc Basta- rache, Musique : Marc Beaulieu, Scénariste : Achille Michaud, Post-Production : Studio The Postman Post-Production , DIFFUSEUR : Société Radio-Canada The Bannisters - television drama written by Patricia Leger and Danny Thebeau, directed by Danny Thebeau, and produced by Donovan Richard and Danny Thebeau at Redleaf Productions. Executive produced by Gia Milani and Tony Whalen in association with Shore Road Pictures. This 2012 Telefilm/CBC 3-2-1 award-winning script will be broadcast on CBC in 2014. Les productions Atlantik en collaboration avec Les Productions une bouteille a la mer, Les Grands Bâtisseurs série 13 X 30 minutes CHAU TV Les Grands Bâtisseurs est une série sur les grands entrepreneurs du Nouveau-Brunswick et de la Gaspésie qui on marquer leurs communautés. Dif automne 2013. Producteur Roland Basque, Daniel Gautreau. Post-production CPTV. Inimaginable; série documentaire, 8 émissions de 60 minutes, producteur François Savoie, réalisateurs Denise Poirier, Clarence LeBlanc et Lyne Falardeau, musique Jac Gautreau. Post-Production : Studio The Postman Post-Production DIFFUSEUR : TFO CPTV. L’Université de Moncton à 50 ans; documentaire – 60 minutes, Producteur : François Savoie, Réalisateur : Marc Bastarache, Musique : Jac Gautreau, Post-Production : Studio The Postman Post-Production , DIFFUSEUR : Société Radio-Canada Écho de l UNESCO Documentaire pour diffuseur télévision conventionnelle 60 minutes, Réalisatrice : Anika Lirette Shore Road Pictures. All the Wrong Reasons is a SLAMDANCE award-winning theatrical feature film written and directed by Gia Milani starring Cory Monteith (Glee), Kevin Zegers (Transamerica), Karine Vanasse (Pan Am) and Emily Hampshire (Cosmopolis). It is produced by Gia Milani, Tony Whalen (Shore Road Pictures) and Phyllis Laing, Monique Perro (Buffalo Gal Pictures), in association with Telefilm Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, Pacific Northwest Pictures, Myriad Pictures, The Movie Network, Movie Central and Film Nova Scotia tax credits. Heavenly Gifts Silent Musical Fiction TV Hour Co-Producer/Director: Jon
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