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Jesse Kohl
Could Oscars, upfronts be next to tank?
The cancellation of the Golden Globes this week has driven home the realization that the ongoing writers strike could jeopardize the big one — next month’s Academy Awards — and even threaten this spring’s upfront presentations
Teletoon Retro tops digichannels
The nostalgia-driven cartoon channel has chalked up over four million subscribers, more than double that of other digitals, according to the CRTC
Sniper and ESP series set for CTV
The network has picked up two Canadian series that, ahem, each wear a different uniform. Mustos attached to Sniper project
Storm breaks record for Weather Network
Millions of people went online last weekend to check the weather as a major winter storm hit Ontario and Quebec
Viewers ready to tune out TV
Women and key demographics including the 25-34s say a lengthy WGA strike will take a bite out of their TV time, according to a recent survey. But what will they do instead?
Strike playing havoc with schedules
The talks in Hollywood are off, again, but broadcasters here have no shortage of other programs. The problem, say the ad people, is that nothing has an exact schedule
Some gems, some not on CBC sites
Online versions of The Border and jPod boost mid-season series with fun, immersive games. Sophie and MVP? Not so much
Film competition crosses into Second Life
The 48 Hour Film Project is giving denizens of the online world a first-ever shot at its annual competition
Global readies The Guard, Murder
Mid-season schedule moves up Vancouver-shot action series to January despite shooting stop; also on sked are domestic docu-series True Pulp Murder and U.S. series-in-waiting New Amsterdam and Swingtown
CTV set to roll out mid-season slate, despite strike
The network is urging media planners and buyers to set aside concerns about the near-future of primetime, as it announces its mid-season slate
CTV puts Duel in pre-Christmas primetime
The new show is a six-day competition for $1.5 million, set to debut Dec. 17
TMN prepares for rival Super Channel
Massive three-province ad campaign is, officially, meant to hype TMN’s free preview weekend — which just happens to coincide with the still-uncertain arrival of its new competitor
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