Val Maloney

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Fall TV: The Blacklist takes Monday night

The battlegrounds are back: premiere week launches with a win from Global as we run down the ratings against media-buyer upfront predictions from June (The Blacklist pictured).

MuchMore to rebrand as M3

The Bell Media specialty is aiming to add more exclusive TV programs and distance itself from Much with a new programming strategy, name and look.

Shaw Media experiments with new branded content strategy

S. Pellegrino 3 Days to Fame is a three-part “miniseries” sponsored by the Nestle brand and set to air during Chopped commercial breaks on Food Network Canada.

The Amazing Race Canada nets a big finish

President of CTV programming and sports Phil King on how the homegrown version of the international format fared against expectations as overnight numbers from Monday’s finale are released.

CTV orders more Amazing Race Canada

The summer hit, which aired its finale last night, will open up auditions for season two later this fall.

Shaw execs Paul Robertson and Barbara Williams on Global Go

The new gated streaming service will provide up to 60 days access to full seasons of select primetime shows such as Rookie Blue and new-for-fall comedy The Millers.

Shaw Media expands Go

The company is bringing the live streaming platform to Global subscribers across Canada starting tomorrow.

Shaw Media and Yellow Pages Group partner for new ad opps

The deal includes show-specific overlays inserted into programs on HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada.

Breakfast Television launches in Montreal

The local morning show is hosted by Alexandre Despatie and Joanne Vrakas (pictured).

Broadcasters woo fanboys and girls at Fan Expo

Canadian broadcasters are seeking to build core audiences for their genre fare at the annual culture fest, which continues to expand in scope and ticket sales.

Disney XD to air Canadian zom-bro-com Bunks

The fall lineup include its first-ever Canadian original movie (pictured), with all programs on its fall schedule being made available online following their broadcast premieres.

MTV partners with Ford Fiesta for new online series

The six-part #IN24 taps into tech, music and social, featuring Canadian musical artists travelling in the car and posting the journeys online on a Parallax site.