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Daily Planet draws on experience to tackle Japan disaster
The science series’ exec producer says the unfolding situation in Japan will remain a “primary focus” on the show. “We have to figure out a daily way to tell the story,” says Jeff MacDonald.
Blackstone second season in development
Indie producer Prairie Dog Film + Television is developing a second season of the APTN and Showcase drama, which has also been sold to New Zealand.
Entertainment One produces CMT telefilms
The U.S. country music-themed specialty channel CMT has launched a TV movie division, with its first two telefilms to be produced out of Canada by Entertainment One Television.
Titanic sails again on Global Television/ABC
Global Television is back in business with ABC, this time partnering on the epic Titanic mini-series along with ITV Studios and Lookout Point.
Big Bang Theory blows up competition
American Idol remains in second place with 2.772 million viewers.
Corus launches OWN Canada website
The Oprah Winfrey Network Canada website combines content from U.S. and Canadian shows.
CTV buys Shark Tank
CTV has picked up the ABC business reality series for its A Channel network.
Picture Box brings Family Restaurant: The Quons to WE tv
Family Restaurant: The Quons is expanding its U.S. presence, as the series sells to female-targeted cable channel WE tv.
Rogers applies for French language sports channel
Rogers Broadcasting has applied to the CRTC for a broadcasting licence to launch a national, French-language sports channel.
Kaleidoscope goes for three on Healthy Gourmet
Cooking and lifestyle series Healthy Gourmet from Kaleidoscope Entertainment is entering production on its third season, which will be finding a new home on OWN Canada this fall.
Canamedia to bring 3D factual to MIPTV
Canamedia’s new 3D production division’s output will be on display at MIPTV, with a slate of 3D factual titles.
Guru makes Justin Time sales
Toronto-based animation house Guru Studio has scored three sales for its debut preschool series Justin Time.
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