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Clark launches production shingle with NBC Uni backing
Former CTV programming exec Louise Clark has opened her own production shingle in Vancouver, backed by a plum development and first-look deal with NBC Universal.
Muse hires Kennedy to run London sales arm
Having launched a Los Angeles office two years ago, indie producer Muse Entertainment is targeting Europe by hiring veteran Canadian distributor Cynthia Kennedy as its director of international sales, based in London.
Wizard Hat to produce Grim Hill animated series
Upstart boutique animation producer Wizard Hat Productions has unveiled plans for a TV show based on the Grim Hill book series by author Linda DeMeulemeester.
Don Martin to fill Power Play anchor chair on CTV
CTV has hired veteran newspaper columnist Don Martin to host Power Play, its daily political talker on CTV News from Parliament Hill.
Shaw Media makes senior management changes
Management changes, departures and reassignments at Shaw Media continue after its recent takeover and rebranding by Shaw Communications.
Features First program picks four
The National Screen Institute has announced the teams chosen to develop their features through the NSI Features First training program.
Paperny Consumed for HGTV Canada
Here’s a twist: take stuff away from reality TV contestants, rather than hand the winner a trophy.
NextMEDIA keynote detained at Pearson Airport
This is awkward: NextMEDIA keynote speaker Michael Wolff on Monday got hauled into the penalty box by Canadian customs agents at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
Four filmmakers on board for CFC doc lab
Canadian filmmakers Barry Greenwald, Charles Officer, Su Rynard and Jody Shapiro have landed berths on the Canadian Film Centre/National Film Board Documentary Program.
Leslie Nielsen dies at age 84
Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen, best known for movie comedies like Airplane! and the Naked Gun film franchise, has passed at age 84.
Sun TV News licensed by the CRTC
Quebecor Media has successfully secured a category 2 digital broadcast license for Sun TV News from the CRTC, opening the way for Canadians to being viewing the upstart conservative all-news TV channel.
CTV loses bid to reshape MuchMusic
CTV has lost a bid before the CRTC to reshape the music programming that airs on its MuchMusic specialty channel to compensate for audience fragmentation and competition from new technologies.
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