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WGC Screenwriting Awards finalists named
Among this year’s finalists are three writers who penned 19-2 (pictured) episodes and Christina Ray for her work on End of Days, Inc.
Chop Chop Ninja Challenge clicks with more broadcasters
Mobile-based, non-verbal comedy Chop Chop Ninja Challenge from Sardine Productions and Gamerizon has sold to a number of global broadcasters under a deal with the IP’s distributor GoldBee.
Showrunners talk TV
Playback magazine rounds up some of the country’s top drama showrunners to find out how they are navigating turbulent times in Canadian TV.
CRTC denies request to cut Cottage Life Cancon requirements
Blue Ant Media had asked the CRTC to reduce its Canadian programming exhibition requirement for the broadcast day from 80% to 50%.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 15, 2016 to Feb. 21, 2016
MasterChef Canada is at #17 for the week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, with Heartland at #30.
Jacques Mathieu joins V Media
Mathieu will be responsible for the programming and development of content across V Media’s various platforms.
CBBC gets into The Deep
Technicolor has inked a broadcast deal with CBBC for the family-friendly underwater adventure series The Deep from co-producers DHX Media and A Stark Production.
TV and digital numbers up for Oscars
Sunday night’s broadcast brought big numbers on TV, and sharp increases in online viewers.
In brief: eOne inks first-look deal; Cottage Life’s spring lineup
eOne inks a new first-look deal with an Australian prodco, Cottage Life originals return and more news from the week. (Colin & Justin’s Cabin Pressure pictured.)
How to win in the digital economy
From Playback magazine: four innovation experts “SWOT” different strategies Canadian companies are (or should be) using to get ahead in the new entertainment economy.
Buck Productions expands U.S. presence
The Toronto-based company has hired U.S. reality TV veteran and former CMJ Distribution COO Lou Occhicone (pictured) as a consultant.
Analysts push back on Catalyst claims
The private equity firm, which is a minority shareholder in Corus, held a conference call Friday to expand upon several claims it has made in relation to the Corus-Shaw deal.
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