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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 25, 2016 to Jan. 31, 2016
Murdoch Mysteries is at #17 for the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, with Saving Hope at #22.
CBC names new VP of strategy, public affairs
Alex Johnston (pictured) joins the pubcaster from women’s advocacy group Catalyst Canada, where she has served as executive director since 2012.
NBCU forms Entertainment Networks group with USA, Syfy
The restructuring will see USA topper Chris McCumber (pictured) oversee the newly formed group as president and Syfy president David Howe take on the newly created role of president, strategy and commercial growth.
CRTC requests group-licence renewal applications
The regulator has asked Rogers, Bell, Shaw, Quebecor and other ownership groups to submit their licence renewal applications by April 4.
In brief: Industry awards, mid-season debuts, Anne bows in style
Sari Friedland wins 2016 Douglas James Dales Industry Builder Award, The Magicians shoot returns to Vancouver, Canadian TV mid-season bows roll out.
WFW’s Mike Harwood on shifting tech trends
As Whites kicks off its annual equipment showcase, the company’s director of technical support and development talks this year’s equipment trends.
ACCT to honour Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara
The Academy Legacy Award from the ACCT will be presented to the actors at an event in Beverly Hills on Feb. 25. (Levy and O’Hara pictured in Schitt’s Creek.)
108 Media inks distribution deal with Indican Pictures
The deal with the California-based company was led by new 108 exec Nancy Silverstone (pictured).
La Voix adds a new tune
La Voix Junior will debut this fall with Charles Lafortune (pictured) as host and a new production company behind it.
Prime Time ’16: ‘Your audience has an audience’
“This is the most profound shift in entertainment [over the past 60 years],” said closing keynote speaker Kenyatta Cheese (pictured).
Backstage lands multi-territory Disney Channel deal
The Fresh TV series was commissioned by DHX Media for Family Channel.
Corus inks new Teletoon development deals
Captain Cornelius’ Cartoon Lagoon (pictured) is one of two new indie series in development with the kids caster.
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