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Deals: CBC, Bron Studios, Tricon
CBC has acquired the first season of BBC One drama The A Word (pictured), plus more deals of the week.
In Brief: ABC orders Cameron’s Ten Days, JFL pitch winner announced
The ABC series will star Kyra Sedgwick (pictured), while in other news of the week, two Canadian titles will premiere at Fantastic Fest and JFL picks its pitch winners.
MELS slowdown, hockey contribute to Q2 dip at Quebecor
Quebecor president and CEO Pierre Dion called the season’s hockey results and MELS dip “temporary bumps” in an unpredictable business.
Discovery Family takes two Canadian reality series
The U.S. cable network has set September air dates for Great Pacific Media’s Game of Homes and Tricon’s The Incredible Food Race (pictured).
Vancouver pilot production up 67% in 2015-16: report
The latest data from FilmL.A. shows B.C., Ontario and Georgia are continuing to lure work away from California, thanks to the one-two punch of incentives and, in Canada, currency fluctuations.
Houdini and Doyle ends after one season
The Canada/U.K. coproduction has been cancelled after a 10-episode first season.
Bell Media sees growth in Q2
The company continues to see subscriber gains as a result of CraveTV’s rollout and the expansion of TMN.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 18 to July 24, 2016
Amazing Race Canada is at #2 for the week of July 18 to 24, with Motive at #16 and Private Eyes at #17.
Suits gets a seventh season
Cameras are currently rolling on the sixth season of the series, which airs on USA Network but calls Toronto its production home.
Boat Rocker acquires Jam Filled Entertainment
The Toronto-based company continues its acquisition streak with the purchase of animation service studio Jam Filled Entertainment.
Tricon sells more than 100 hours of content
Among a raft of international and domestic sales, Bell Media acquired the latest seasons of comedy series Maron (pictured) and Comedy Bang! Bang!.
Exec roles shuffled at Bell Media
The departure of Domenic Vivolo has led to a reorganization of responsibilities in the broadcast and distribution divisions of the company.
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