TV

UK broadcasters discuss comedy, copros

Execs from BBC, ITV and UKTV’s Dave talk about their interest in working with Canadians and how their programming strategies are changing.

Magical Elves eyeing a Canadian production base

The US-based maker of formats like Project Runway and Top Chef is in talks to establish a satellite production base in Canada.

kelencontent behind Hero Dogs of 9/11 TV series

A coventure between kelencontent and U.S. partner Starlight Runner Entertainment will pay tribute to search and rescue dogs that aided emergency personnel on Sept. 11, 2001.

Two Pyramid series head to US

Man on a Mission and The Criminal Mind will make their US debuts on Tuff TV.

CSC Media Group picks up youth programming in Banff

This Is Daniel Cook is one of the series snapped up by CSC channels.

Banff: Non-Fiction Rockies awarded to BBC, CBC, MTV

The Banff World Media Festival handed out its Non-Fiction Rockies last night, with winners including the CBC’s Remote Control War from Zoot Pictures (pictured).

Industry debates Netflix Canada, other OTT services

The Netflix Canada debate continued to dominate the Banff World Media Festival, with industry players warning against so-called over-the-top digital platforms.

Movie Central, TMN greenlight Canuck series

Astral’s Aubie Greenberg talks to Playback Daily about the returning Canadian original series Call Me Fitz, Funny as Hell and Good Dog.

Doctor Who tops at Space

The season six finale numbers boost the show to number one for the network.

Twenty projects named in CMF minority program

The first round of the Aboriginal and Francophone Minority Program is being supported with a $9 million contribution.

Teletoon orders five new TV shows

Fugget About It, Just Kidding Kids among the new series, with Crash Canyon (pictured) and two others renewed.

PwC reveals media spend forecast

Canada is set to outpace the US over the next five years, according to the report.