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TV
Alibi picks up Murdoch Mysteries online series
Shaftesbury’s online Murdoch spinoff is heading across the pond to UKTV’s crime channel.
CMF embraces Terms of Trade Agreement
The Canada Media Fund defers to the producer-broadcaster agreement with new guidelines on licence fees and programming rights.
Laughter, tears highlight Playback’s 2011 Film and TV Hall of Fame
Industry icons were honoured on the red carpet at the 5th annual Playback Hall of Fame on Thursday night, along with Playback’s 10 to Watch.
Canamedia to rep Starfield doc slate
In a deal signed at TIFF, the Canadian distrib will handle four of indie’s factual properties.
Showcase cancels Almost Heroes, brings back King and Lost Girl
The cancellation is the latest as Canadian networks clear the decks for more homegrown shows in the pipeline.
CTV orders Primeval spinoff and Broadway Bootcamp for specialties
Space is to get a 13-part sci-fi series based on the UK Primeval series, while Bravo! gets a reality dance series about Canadians preparing to perform a Broadway musical.
Fall TV: Ratings roll in for CBC Tuesday premieres
The Rick Mercer Report is the CBC’s highest-rated premiere that night, followed by 22 Minutes and Camelot.
Bell Media axes Dan for Mayor and Hiccups
The broadcaster declines to pick up third seasons of either half-hour comedy.
Junos returning to Regina in 2013
Canada’s music awards will bring its block party to Saskatchewan for its 42nd edition.
The Score picks up martial arts programming
The deal will see The Score air Muay Thai Premier League events and a doc series.
Playback 2011 Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame: Roger Abbott
The Canadian funnyman and Air Farce co-founder is honoured for his contributions to Canadian comedy.
Tricon takes rights to Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Toronto prodco and distributor has picked up the international distribution rights to Rhombus Media’s new scripted comedy series.
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