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CBC to air Proper’s Redemption Inc.
Dragons’ Den star Kevin O’Leary is to host the new reality series, which gives ex-offenders a second chance.
NSI announces Totally Television program teams
Five teams of up-and-coming talent score a year-long opportunity to work directly with network execs.
Canadian exec promoted at Roma Khanna-era MGM TV
Susan Hummel gets a promotion as the newly-installed MGM Television boss Khanna builds her new team.
Just For Laughs to give Garry Shandling tribute
The Larry Sanders Show creator is to be honoured at the Montreal festival’s comedy conference in July.
Arc Productions hires L.A. representative
Stephanie Denton is to head up the company’s U.S. office, working to line up more service work and proprietary animation projects.
Lionsgate to produce new Charlie Sheen sitcom
The former Two and a Half Men lead is to star in Anger Management from Lionsgate Television and Debmar-Mercury.
Centennial College to hone industry biz training
Instructor and doc filmmaker Karen O’Donnell tells Playback how she sees a greater role for industry biz training at Centennial.
Howie Mandel develops Danish comedy format
The Canadian comic is developing a U.S. version of the Danish comedy reality series Celebrity Stand-Up.
Quebecor Media makes pro soccer Impact
The mediaco reaches a broadcast deal with upstart Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer.
Shaw launches online movie pay service
The Shaw Movie Club aims to fend off competition from Netflix Canada by offering $12 movie package.
Shaw green-lights Family Cook Off
Vancouver’s Force Four is set to produce the reality series alongside Australia’s BrandNewMedia.
CRTC: cable and sat TV operators continue to thrive
The latest cable and satellite TV industry survey by the CRTC reveals a sector that continues to post higher revenues and profits.
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