TV

Programming profile: Disney

From Playback magazine: Ahead of Banff World Media Festival, programming exec Paul DeBenedittis talks about what type of content the kids co is on the hunt for.

Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 sails past $3 million

While it received a slightly wider theatrical release across Canada, the sequel didn’t match the two-week mark set by its predecessor.

Deals: MK2, eOne, Spin Master

A number of eOne-produced series are headed to Poland after the global studio inked a new streaming agreement, plus more deals.

CBC reveals plans for new OTT service

The pubcaster has also announced 15 new and returning digital series that will screen online and on the upcoming platform.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 8 to 14, 2017

MasterChef Canada climbs three spots to #14, with Big Brother Canada at #24.

Upfronts ’17: A closer look at CBC’s dramatic slate

Why the pubcaster went dark for its fall schedule, what competition shows will face and how it’s changing the narrative for Sundays.

Upfronts ’17: CBC gets dramatic

New originals on the pubcaster’s fall/winter lineup include Burden of Proof from ICF Films, eOne and Eagle Vision and Allan Hawco-starring Caught.

Ranger Rob gets season two greenlight

A new line of consumer products is being prepped to accompany the 14-episode second season.

eOne full-year revenues up 35%

The increase was driven by strong performances from its TV and family divisions, with the global studio also seeing improved results on the film side.

Performance capture studio opens in Vancouver

Vancouver Film School has partnered with Mimic Performance Capture on the $1.5 million studio, which will be available to both students and businesses.

Corus axes three Paperny series

Yukon Gold is coming to an end after five seasons, while Chopped Canada was also cut.

In Brief: Deluxe adds VP of sales

Christa Tazzeo Morson joins the Toronto post-production studio, and more news.