TV

TIFF 2011: Astral’s 50th anniversary party kicks off fest

TIFF director Cameron Bailey welcomed a capacity Roy Thomson Hall audience to the first night of the fest’s 36th edition.

Mr. Young, Justin Time head to Disney worldwide

The kids series from Thunderbird Films and Guru Studio have found homes on Disney XD and Disney Junior, respectively.

Rookie Blue starts third season shoot with William Shatner

The veteran Canadian actor will guest star in the opening episode as a drunk driver with a haunting secret.

Buck Productions bringing saw dogs and dark deals to OLN

Toronto-based Buck Productions is launching two series on Rogers specialty net OLN.

Cineflix rebrands distribution arm, inks pre-MIP deals

The move sees the indie looking to expand its IP exploitation beyond distribution and into new revenue streams.

Rogers Media bows out of Canadian Olympic consortium

The media group won’t join up with CTV to bid for the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games.

The Borgias wins big at the Gemini Awards

The European copro picks up the Gemini for best drama as Canada’s TV awards ends its prize-giving festivities.

Benedict Carver joins eOne for film and TV development

The former Dark Hero Studios exec is joining the Canadian producer to identify business opportunities in filmed entertainment.

Travel and Escape snags Chefs Run Wild

Frogwater Media’s food travel series will bow on the digital specialty channel just as it’s relaunched by GlassBox Television.

Wizard Hat to develop Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features book

The animated series is the latest from the Toronto-based producer of kids shows.

OWN Canada fall sked sees returning Canadian series

Rounding out OWN’s returning Canadian fare is a new Celine Dion special.

Ex-CTV anchor Tom Clark resurfaces at Global

Clark is to join the Global News team as the host of The West Block, a new Ottawa political talker.