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Deirdre Brennan lands at Corus Kids
The former ABC TV kids boss became VP of content at Corus Kids on Monday, and she tells Playback sister pub Kidscreen why the role was worth the 10,000-mile move to Canada.
Nick preps DHX Media’s The Other Kingdom
The live-action show created and executive produced by Thomas W. Lynch is set to bow April 10 on Nickelodeon in the U.S.
Murdoch, Heartland head to season 10 with solid audiences
Both of the long-running CBC series were recently renewed for 10th seasons.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs March 7, 2016 to March 13, 2016
MasterChef Canada is at #15 for the week of March 7 to March 13, with Murdoch Mysteries at #16 and Big Brother Canada at #19.
Telefilm’s patriotic platform
A new initiative hopes to be an “Own the Podium” for Canada’s audiovisual industry.
Tricon bolsters factual, ani divisions with new hires
The Toronto-based producer and distributor has named Dan Miller (pictured) VP of factual development, alongside two other senior hires.
Boat Rocker Rights acquires Young Drunk Punk
The comedy series is Boat Rocker Rights’ first third-party scripted acquisition.
Discovery comes to Heavy Rescue: 401
Great Pacific’s new factual series is set to bow in 2017.
Trio of 9 Story series headed to the U.K.
Nerds and Monsters (pictured) and Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood are among the titles acquired by U.K. broadcasters.
La passion d’augustine wins big at Le gala du cinema Quebecois
The feature (pictured) from director Lea Pool claimed six awards in all, with Felix and Meira, Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre and Brooklyn also picking up prizes.
In brief: La Guerre wins Guichet d’or; spring premiere dates
Emergency Room and Game of Homes to bow in April, more accolades for La Guerre des Tuques 3D (pictured) and other news.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Feb. 29, 2016 to March 6, 2016
Good Dinosaur tops the DVD chart for the week of Feb. 29 to March 6, followed by Creed at #2 and Spectre at #3.
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