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CBC buys iThentic’s Bruce McCall ani series
The animated shorts are based on the Canadian-born artist’s iconic illustrations.
DHX inks package deal with BBC Kids Canada
More than 75 hours of animated and live-action programs from DHX’s library are heading to The Knowledge Network-owned channel.
Tricon sells goat stories and catfight tales across globe
Toronto-based Tricon Films & Television has sold 12 documentaries and one-off specials to broadcasters around the world.
travel + escape gets Unplugged
Glassbox’s Marcia Martin talks about picking up HLP + Partners’ Operation Unplugged, and how Parks Canada got involved.
Combat Hospital battles to #1: BBM Canada
The Canadian drama series draws the highest numbers for the week of June 20 to June 26.
Geminis get new summer airdate on the CBC
The 26th Gemini Awards are set to air a day before TIFF kicks off its latest run.
Discovery World HD takes The Travel Guy
The channel has acquired the Canadian broadcast rights for season two of the lifestyle travel series.
Crash Canyon goes international with MTV
Viacom programming and content exec David Booth talks to Playback Daily about the appeal of the Breakthrough Entertainment series.
Just For Laughs and OMNI launch Chinese comedy special
First Hindi, and now Mandarin: the Just For Laughs comedy festival and OMNI Television are producing content for an increasingly multilingual Canada.
Bill Craig to head up CityWest Cable and Television
The veteran Canadian broadcaster – best known for causing a stir in 1999 with startup webcaster iCraveTV – has been named CEO of the B.C. cable TV and ISP.
Shaw Communications posts sharp revenue rise in Q3
A first-time contribution from Shaw Media, coupled with cost-cutting, helped Shaw Communications post higher earnings and revenue for the third quarter.
Seven24 and marblemedia pact on Little Wombat
The preschool animated TV series about the marsupial and his friends will include online and mobile extensions.
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