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SAG Awards to go on, red carpet and all
While nixing other such glamathons during the ongoing writers strike, the WGA said okay to SAG. Sun TV will carry the whole shebang on Jan. 27
Terminator joins Idol on CTV schedule
The network and Space are sharing the TV version of the Terminator franchise, which joins the main network’s grid along with its strike-proof juggernaut American Idol and a new run of Degrassi
Shaftesbury turns to Europe
The Toronto production company is looking for investors in Britain and on the continent as a fractious, behind-the-scenes legal battle between co-CEOs Christina Jennings and Jonathan Barker goes public
Sophie outshines jPod
English redo of French sitcom charts in the mid-600s, following buoyant return of Little Mosque. Coupland adaptation trails, but played well with key demo, says Layfield
CBC bows Steven and Chris daily talker on Monday
Already a huge brand, the original Designer Guys are set to arrive on Jan. 14 with live studio audiences, celeb interviews and features ranging from home décor to fitness, fashion, cooking, entertaining and relationships. So why weren’t agencies alerted to the plum opportunity?
Future of CBC international sales team in doubt
No decision yet on a dozen Ceeb staff, as the pubcaster sells its international sales catalog and takes heat for lack of transparency in the deal
Canada AM expands to six live hours
Beginning Jan. 28, CTV’s venerable morning show will produce programming from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET weekdays, so local stations across the country can join the live action between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. local time
Corus lands Nickelodeon digital rights
Under a new agreement with MTV Networks International, Corus will manage multi-platform content for properties including the preschool series Dora the Explorer
Deluxe Vancouver a done deal
Canadian Heritage gives okay to Deluxe Entertainment’s acquisition of Rainmaker’s post and FX ops, giving the post giant a much-needed presence on the West Coast
Strong start for CBC’s mid-season
The Border drew 710,000 viewers to its Monday night debut, the first of several cards the network is playing this week in a bid to trump its strike-addled competitors
Could Oscars, upfronts be next to tank?
The cancellation of the Golden Globes this week has driven home the realization that the ongoing writers strike could jeopardize the big one — next month’s Academy Awards — and even threaten this spring’s upfront presentations
Game deal for Jimmy
Breakthrough inks a two-game development deal with SilverBirch for its upcoming animated series
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