TV

CHCH, Motion Content Group pact on scripted drama

The partnership will see the companies developing scripted TV drama for international markets.

How tech can be a creative’s best friend

From social storytelling to AI, a new CMF report digs into the trends transforming the global media industry and highlights phenomena producers need to pay attention to.

Jesse Wente named director of the Indigenous Screen Office

The office was established to create a long-term strategy to support Indigenous talent development in Canada.

From seniors to millennials, how Canadians are consuming content

MTM’s large-scale survey paints a picture of how English-speaking Canadians engage with media.

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 15 to 21, 2018

The Big Bang Theory is at #1, with Murdoch Mysteries taking the #12 spot and Cardinal at #25.

Merchants of the Wild

Merchants of the Wild travels abroad

Beyond Distribution has acquired international distribution rights to the APTN series produced by Little Bear Big Wolf Pictures.

Remembering film and TV icon Jay Switzer

Friends, peers and former colleagues share memories of the Canadian TV exec, recalling a brilliant mind and true champion of film and television creators.

Deals: Syndicado, CMJ, Corus

Toronto’s Syndicado acquires 100 hours of factual content, CMJ partners with Bill James to develop a true crime series, and more.

eOne inks first-look deal with Marwar Junction

Under the agreement, eOne will develop and produce unscripted content with the L.A.-based company behind A&E’s documentary anthology Autobiography.

Our House Media taps Matt Hanna to lead L.A. office

The Kew Media-owned unscripted prodco is looking to expand its U.S. operations and capture more business from California-based digital players.

Stingray granted broadcasting licence

The CRTC has also approved the discretionary services licence application for music channel Vintage TV.

Rogers revenues, profit up in Q4

On the media side, revenues decreased to $526 million from $550 million a year ago, largely due to lower Blue Jays revenues.