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Appeal date set in Rogers-Shaw merger
The Competition Bureau says legal errors were made in a ruling to allow the deal, which may fall apart if not closed by Jan. 31.
Sony Pictures Entertainment hires former Corus exec Peter Hill
Corus Entertainment has promoted Cristina Deguara to take on his former role as director of programming, Global and drama.
In Brief: Infinity Pool, Concrete Valley headed to Berlinale
Plus: The CRTC weighs in on a wholesale rate dispute over linear channels Family and Family Jr., and Buck Productions expands its branded content strategy.
Happy Holidays from Playback
A look at our most popular stories of the year as we pause our newsletter until Jan. 5.
TVO Today Docs EP Jane Jankovic to retire
Jankovic has garnered several awards during her nearly 30 years at the Ontario public broadcaster.
Michael Goldbloom gets second term as chair of CBC/Radio-Canada board
The chair’s new five-year term will go into effect on March 29, 2023.
In Brief: Whistler Film Festival, AWFJ hand out EDA Awards
Plus: Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is back in Alberta, Disney channels launch on StackTV, and discovery+ lands on Prime Video in Canada.
Thunderbird reschedules postponed AGM amid proxy battle
The Vancouver-based company postponed its initial Dec. 6 meeting after U.S. hedge fund Voss Capital put forth six nominees for the board of directors.
Deals: Hollywood Suite, Super Channel, CBC Gem, Radio-Canada
Hollywood Suite scoops up Ethan Hawke-helmed docuseries The Last Movie Stars, Super Channel acquires Go Button Media’s Deadly Science, plus more.
Competition hearings conclude for Rogers-Shaw merger
More than four weeks of testimony were focused on the potential future of Freedom Mobile and Shaw’s ability to compete with Telus.
Cream Productions names John Ealer senior production exec
The producer has a long history with Cream, with credits including their CNN original titles The History of the Sitcom and The Story of Late Night.
Attraction hires veteran producer Richard Jean-Baptiste
Taking on the newly-created role of VP, business development and innovation, Jean-Baptiste will work across Attraction’s offices in Montreal and Toronto.
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