TV

How do seniors consume media?

New research from MTM shows older English speakers overwhelmingly subscribe to cable and use tablets over smartphones.

Entertainment crowdfunding platform launches in Canada

FundingNomad aims to connect Canadian and international investors to homegrown film, TV and media projects.

Deals: 9 Story, Bell Media, TVA

9 Story sends Camp Lakebottom to Latin America, Bell Media adds a comedy to its CTV midseason schedule, plus more deals of the week.

Shaftesbury’s Slasher gets Netflix release

On the heels of its CSA noms, the thriller is now available on the SVOD in multiple markets, including Canada, France and Italy.

Buck preps Action Stunt Show

The reality series is produced in partnership with Sugar Shack Productions and Patrice Theroux.

eOne to amalgamate Paperny, Force Four

The global studio is bringing its Canadian unscripted TV businesses under the eOne Television brand.

John Tory to return to L.A. to promote Toronto

The Toronto mayor will lead a team of 22 Toronto-based companies on a three-day visit next week to tout the city’s production benefits.

Torontonians over-index on tablets, Montrealers love online video: Study

MTM’s new study on tech and media trends across various Canadian markets shows that where you live in the country might say something about your tech habits.

What’s the best way to fund Cancon?

A recent government report gauged Canadians’ opinions on charging foreign companies to fund homegrown film and TV.

Deirdre Brennan to depart Corus

Ten months after taking up the role of VP of content, Brennan is moving on to helm NBCUniversal-owned preschool net Sprout as general manager.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 2 to 8, 2017

Global’s original drama Ransom is at #29.

How changing needs prompted Shaftesbury/Smokebomb to relocate

CEO Christina Jennings on how the company’s new digs have enhanced its production capabilities and brought its previously siloed digital and television divisions together.