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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 14 to 20, 2016
Murdoch Mysteries is at #17, with Big Bang Theory at #1 and Bull at #2.
CMPA takes aim at ‘producer of record’ deals: CRTC hearings
The commission also heard from CAFDE about how recent consolidation has affected the distribution outlets for features, and from DOC about how Super Channel’s legal woes impact doc makers.
W commissions The Bachelor Canada
After two seasons on Roger’s owned City, the reality series is headed to the Corus-owned specialty.
Thunderbird to develop TV series based on mystery novels
The Vancouver entertainment co is teaming with executive producer David Salzman on the series based on the popular novels by Faye Kellerman.
Broadcasters call for new funding models
Increased flexibility, changes to the tax credit system and a debate over rights ownership: the media cos make their cases for operating in a new digital world.
Rogers Media makes its case for OMNI Regional: CRTC hearings
The media co also defended the shomi closure and discussed its approach to content ownership.
Breakthrough adds to C-suite
Suzanne Wilson joins the company as its VP of family entertainment.
Letterkenny set for Christmas Day comeback
The comedy series will bow on CraveTV with six new episodes, continuing the tradition of premiering its new seasons on busy weekends.
Luke Azevedo on Calgary’s unique selling point
The city’s Film, Television and Creative Industries commissioner on the lure of sprawling vistas and a new film centre, but the challenge of competing with Toronto and Vancouver for talent.
CMPA submits Cancon consultation report
The association called for an independent review of the CBC, more power for producers in protecting their IP and less paperwork.
Taking Alias Grace from page to screen
With production just wrapped on the six-part miniseries, Noreen Halpern talks pitching Netflix, mammoth crews and top-to-bottom Canadian productions.
Okanagan Studios officially opens its doors
With studio space in B.C. at a premium, general manager Tim Bieber is confident the new 50,000 square-foot facility will be filled after Christmas.
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