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Upfronts ’19: Mike Holmes moves to Bell Media
New series starring renovation expert Holmes are headed to both the main CTV network and the rebranded CTV Life channel.
Mark Gordon reportedly in talks to depart president, CCO role at eOne
The global studio responded to the reports Wednesday by saying Gordon “continues to be a very important part of the eOne team now and into the future.”
CTV Drama, Harlequin Studios ink 20-project pact for MOWs
The newly rebranded specialty channel is partnering with the Toronto-headquartered book publisher as it makes a push into the screen content business.
Bell Media sets 70 original projects for 2019/20 schedule
New unscripted projects from Banger Films, Cream and eOne will join previously announced titles such as The Transplant and Carter season two.
Williamson, Butler upped at Pier 21 as Barna steps back
Founder Laszlo Barna will step back from the company’s day-to-day operations, while the prodco also unveiled in-development dramas with Michael Konyves and Sandra Chwialkowska.
DHX receives unsolicited merger proposal from Sakthi Global
The company responded Tuesday by saying its board will consider and evaluate any formal offer but it has not yet verified Sakthi Global’s ability to carry out a transaction.
LevelFILM to distribute Phil Connell’s Jump, Darling
Starring Cloris Leachman and Thomas Duplessie, the project goes to camera in Toronto and Prince Edward County this month.
Domestic prodcos stretched thin under talent crunch
As the production volume in Canada continues to surge, Sean Buckley, Daniel Bekerman and Vince Commisso discuss how they’re working around the domestic talent shortage.
Corus to launch 12-channel package via Amazon Prime Video Channels
StackTV will see specialty channels including Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada and W Net offered outside of a traditional cable package for the first time.
Corus sets specialty lineup for 2019/20
W Network’s drama pick ups included Riverdale spinoff Katy Keene, with Corus adding around 30 new titles in total across its specialty portfolio.
Twitter Canada launches Originals banner for social content
The social platform is expanding its partnership with Corus Entertainment’s in-house digital agency so.da as it looks to pull more brands toward original content.
How increased funding flexibility is creating forward momentum
From Playback magazine: expanded funding triggers are creating new paths to market for producers and creators in a slow-moving broadcast environment.
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