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Marise Strauss
When is a cut not a cut?
A spokesperson for Heritage Minister James Moore put down talk of further cuts at CBC, following word that the pubcaster will…
NBC Universal looks north for talent
NBC Universal has set its sights on Canada and, in collaboration with the Canadian Film Centre, is launching a new talent development program designed to draw out writers with original concepts that could potentially land at the U.S. studio. The NBC Universal Content Creator Program, set to launch in the fall, will gather talent from across Canada to take part in forums and workshops in Toronto that focus on innovative storytelling, pitching and packaging. Any scripts or concepts produced through the program will be considered for TV.
BDU revenues top $10 billion
The cable and satellite industry shows no signs of slowing down, as evidenced in recent numbers from the CRTC, which say revenues for the sector eclipsed the $10-billion mark for the first time in 2008. Cable companies such as Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw and Videotron saw profits climb to $2.1 billion last year from $1.5 billion. Cablers also saw a slight increase in basic service subscriptions, up 2.9% to 7.9 million households.
Ratings: Dore delivers and a runway runaway
Coming off a strong second season, The Jon Dore Television Show has more than tripled its audience with The Comedy Network’s main 18-34 demo over last year. The Toronto-shot interview/issue comedy averaged 65,000 viewers over its latest 13 episodes, airing Wednesdays at 10 p.m., compared to its season one average of just 18,000, according to BBM Nielsen.
Blue Jays up on Sportsnet
The Toronto team enjoyed its best April in seven years — and it showed in the ratings, as TV audiences for…
Larouche launches another Christal
E1 Entertainment is looking to boost its presence in Quebec through a partnership with Christian Larouche that will see…
Double duty for Moore
The CBC sports boss will take on additional duties at the pubcaster having been named GM of media sales…
Adoration bows amid Star Trek invasion
The summer movie season heats up with the arrival of Paramount’s Star Trek on Friday, while E1 Entertainment is targeting…
DGC, NFB strike new deal
Documentary and animation directors working through the NFB will benefit from a collective agreement for the first time, under…
Swiss fest honors Macdonald, Mercer
The Canadian Film Centre’s Sheena Macdonald and veteran CBC programmer George Anthony were toasted with…
Flames warm up TSN numbers
CBC’s loss was TSN’s gain in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, as the pubcaster saw a slight drop in audiences…
Pinsent working for Pocket Change
The stage and screen vet has joined the cast of the rom-com At Home By Myself… with You, currently in post-production for Toronto’s Pocket…
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