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New Debbie Travis series heads to OWN Canada
The six-part docu-series is produced by Travis’ Montreal-based prodco Whalley-Abbey Media.
Canadian media’s $265 million question
Tangible benefits have been a bright light for producers in the last decade of media consolidation and vertical integration. But Corus-Shaw is a different matter.
Wildhorse, Macmillan partner for novel adaptation
Wildhorse Studios has optioned Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Shadows on the Hudson for development into a TV series.
Josie Crimi joins Scott Brothers Entertainment
Crimi (pictured) was most recently with General Purpose Entertainment.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 4, 2016 to Jan. 10, 2016
Saving Hope hits #22 for the week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 10, 2016, with Heartland coming in at #26.
Bell Media denied specialty changes
The CRTC issued a series of Let’s Talk TV-related decisions for both Bell Media and YTV.
Golden Bear renewed as ITNG master toy partner for Ireland, U.K.
DHX Brands has renewed its licence with U.K.-based master toy partner Golden Bear for revived preschool brand In the Night Garden.
Schitt’s Creek, Room lead CSA nominations
The CBC comedy received 14 TV nominations while Room received the most film nods with 11. (Schitt’s Creek pictured.)
CBC preps addiction doc Wasted
The documentary from Mike Pond and Maureen Palmer will be supported by an interactive hub that aims to assist those affected by substance abuse.
Go Button Media’s Mom Vs. Matchmaker headed to MyxTV
Daniel Oron and Natasha Ryan on the first show from their Toronto-based prodco and the market for “family-friendly, slightly trashy viewing.” (Series host Carmelia Ray pictured.)
ZoomerMedia greenlights Summerhill Media doc
Manifest: The Power of Thought will air on VisionTV and One: Get Fit in fall 2016.
Emily Morgan moves to Zone3
The former Shaw Media exec will be based in Toronto and spearhead Zone3’s efforts to expand its English-language programming for the Canadian market.
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