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Lisa Wookey promoted at eOne Television
The Toronto-based exec will continue touting a growing eOne TV slate that includes The Firm, Rookie Blue and Call Me Fitz.
Statscan: domestic broadcasters staged a rebound in 2010
In its latest industry snapshot, the government statistics agency points to private broadcasters’ recovery from the 2008-09 economic slowdown.
Canadians at work on Jurassic Park and Resident Evil games
Montreal gaming producer Ludia Inc. has pacted with Universal Studios on a Jurassic Park social and mobile game, while Slant Six Games develops Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
In the writers room with Rob Sheridan
Playback catches up with the Canadian expat on his two new comedy projects with ABC and how he landed them.
YouTube unveils 100 niche channels
Prodcos rolling out professionally created content via the site’s new channel lineup include Lionsgate, FremantleMedia and Vuguru.
CTV brings a morning news rush out West
Bell Media news exec Paul Rogers explains CTV’s programming strategy behind the national rollout of its new morning shows.
Fall TV: Why CTV’s Phil King is all smiles
CTV and CTV Two have seven of the top-10 rookie U.S. shows, and a strong returning bench, the network programming boss tells Playback Daily.
William F. White names Paul Roscorla to top job
The Vancouver exec is promoted to EVP and COO, overseeing nationwide operations at the production equipment supplier.
CBC defies Quebecor Media, won’t take down web post
The pubcaster says it just printed the facts about its Quebec-based rival, and will defend itself against any lawsuit.
Exclusive: CBC marketing exec Jamie Michaels off to Rogers Media
The brand integration specialist will help develop cross-platform ad campaigns on Sportsnet platforms for Canadian marketers.
Actors’ Fund crosses borders to raise donations
The Canadian and U.S. arms of the organization are working together on the International Film and TV Charity Challenge.
Corus’ Q4 earnings up on higher TV revenue
Despite softness in specialty TV advertising, the broadcaster sees fourth quarter, and full-year earnings and revenue, rise.
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