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Kids’ CBC hires new production execs
Marie McCann (pictured) is one of two new faces added to Martin Markle’s programming team.
CRTC calls for public comment on Shaw-Corus
The regulator has opened review of the deal to public interventions until Feb. 15.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Jan. 4, 2016 to Jan. 10, 2016
Sicario tops the DVD chart for the week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 10, with Minions at #2 and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation at #3.
When Calls the Heart’s grassroots groundswell
Executive producer Michael Shepard on the organic growth of the show’s online fan base and keeping supporters engaged.
Viceland to launch across 25 carriers
Rogers and Vice release details on the launch date and carrier strategy for the new youth-facing channel.
Shaw requests no public consultation on Corus deal
Shaw Communications has asked for an administrative review, used for applications involving an intra-corporate reorganization or when there is no change of effective control.
In brief: Awards news, Canadians at Berlin
Conquering Lion’s The Illegal heads to Berlin’s market, while Canadians shine on the North American and world stage.
Deals: Gusto, CBC, Lionsgate, Marina Cordoni
CBC has acquired natural history series David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef (pictured), plus more deals of the week.
Vikings to capitalize on Jays fever
The History drama is expanding its target demo by adding a special guest star to its fourth season.
Trish Williams, Lesley Grant join Temple Street
Williams (pictured) and Grant both join the company in newly created roles in the scripted division.
TVO preps Apartment 11’s The Mystery Files
The history-focused series (pictured) will make its debut on TVOKids this evening, with a fourth season of Apartment 11’s Finding Stuff Out also set to go into production this summer.
Mohawk Girls goes to season four
The latest season of the comedy/drama will include eight half-hour episodes, with production set to start late this spring or early summer.
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