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Family Channel takes The Next Step to season three
The original series will return in spring 2015 to the youth-focused channel and will go into production later this summer.
CBC, McMac to develop Alistair MacLeod novel
The highly regarded Canadian author passed away last week but his most famous novel may still hit the small screen.
Let’s Talk TV poll: Majority say give OTT a pass on Cancon spend
The CRTC released the results of its “Choicebook” questionnaire Thursday, which gauged Canadians reactions to topics such as OTT services, signal substitution and sports.
Remedy gets season two greenlight
The Global TV medical drama from Indian Grove Productions will return for an additional 10-episode run.
GroupM’s Peter Tortorici on big ideas and Canadian content
Ahead of Playback Summit, the CEO discusses how Due South set the bar for cross-border copros and the “big opportunities” he sees today.
Pick-and-pay report: CRTC recommends flexible approach
The report proposes BDUs offer both packages and stand-alone channels, allowing that “some channels may not survive in an environment marked by greater subscriber choice.”
Shaw Communications to lay off 400
The cable and telco is reorganizing its enterprise and consumer-facing business units while leaving Shaw Media as a standalone unit.
2014 Showrunner Bootcamp-ers announced
Four peer-nominated TV writers are set to double down in L.A. this week as the third annual CFC/Bell Media professional development program kicks off.
Schitt’s Creek starts production, adds cast
The Eugene Levy-helmed comedy is shooting in Toronto through June and has added five key new cast members.
CBC announces next-season pickups and renewals
New comedy Schitt’s Creek and drama Strange Empire are on tap, along with a full season for Canada’s Smartest Person and the addition of Frantic Films’ Of All Places.
In the writer’s room: Michael Arndt
Ahead of the Toronto Screenwriting Conference this weekend, Playback speaks with New York-based screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3).
HGTV Canada renews Timber Kings
The original series from Paperny Entertainment is the highest-rated series in the channel’s history, according to Shaw Media.
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