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Motive takes best drama at B.C.’s Leos
The outgoing CTV series joined The Romeo Section and 19-2 for scripted TV awards, while The Devout took best film and Sports On Fire best doc series.
Upfronts ’16: Rogers greenlights three originals
Two new series are set for City while the third is a scripted commission for Viceland. (Updated.)
Curriculum chimera: how schools are creating new hybrid skill sets
Can the merging of skill sets at the post-secondary level give students an edge and help producers save money? Or is a traditional approach just as valuable?
Forte, Headtrip ink deal with WB for Snapshots format
The recently greenlit kids series for Kids’ CBC has a head start on world travel.
Canadian Cinema Editors fete the best of the year
The annual awards gala saw editors on projects including Guantanamo’s Child, River (pictured), Texas Rising and Hannibal recognized for their careful eye.
J.D. Power finds consumer satisfaction with skinny basic
TV customers are more satisfied with their TV and internet services than they were last year, which a spokesperson for the institute says can be attributed to the new option.
Chris Bell joins eOne Television
The former Corus programming exec is now on board in a VP role with the Toronto-based producer and distributor.
Allarco creditor protection puts productions in limbo
The Super Channel operator’s recent filing reveals a business model under multiple pressures, with the burden of blame placed on the cost of programming.
Bomanbridge, Omnifilm ink distrib deal
Singapore-based Bomanbridge Media strikes a partnership with Canada’s Omnifilm Entertainment.
CTV to end Canada AM after 43 seasons
The staple of CTV’s morning lineup will end Friday June 3, with Beverly Thomson and Marci Ien moving to new positions in the company.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 16 to 22, 2016
The NCIS franchise takes the top two spots of the week on Canadian TV.
The Beaverton, The Disappearance greenlit for 4K broadcast
Bell Media announces its pickup of Pier 21’s half-hour comedy and a new six-part drama ahead of its upfront next week.
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