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Will consumer pushback spark a ‘skinny’ review?
The CRTC has received hundreds of consumer complaints about the new skinny basic packages.
Deals: D360, Blue Ant, eOne
marblemedia’s Distribution360 scoops up 200 hours of unscripted content ahead of next month’s MIPTV, plus more deals of the week. (Tales by Light pictured.)
DHX on getting parents ‘Backstage’
The broadcaster’s VP of marketing on why the channel is increasing its focus on marketing to parents for its latest original show.
Vikings gets the season 5 go-ahead
The drama will head to season five with an expanded order.
Heartland goes to season 10
The series joins Murdoch Mysteries with a 10th-season order on the pubcaster.
TVO lauds the ‘wow’ moments
A new marketing campaign aims to make the broadcaster more of an educational partner.
Teletoon greenlights Chop Chop Ninja
A full multi-screen experience will support the new 40 x 11-minute series from Montreal-based Sardine Productions and Gamerizon.
In brief: eOne, Sony build Momentum; CFC honours McKellar
Don McKellar (pictured) wins the 2016 CFC Award for Creative Excellence, eOne and Sony Picture Home Entertainment strike up a new deal, and more news from the week.
Orphan Black’s Thursday move
Tracey Pearce, SVP specialty and pay at Bell Media, on why the Space series is shifting from its three-season Saturday night slot.
City ends Sunnyside
The sketch comedy series won a Canadian Screen Award at Sunday night’s broadcast gala.
CBC greenlights The Council
The 10-part Canada/U.K. copro, created by writer/showrunner Rene Balcer, will be produced by Lark Productions and Keston International Productions.
eTalk CSA special pulls in 803K viewers
The overnight ratings for the Canadian Screen Awards special were 31% higher than eTalk’s average overnight audience.
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