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Corus shareholders vote to approve Shaw acquisition
The vote took place at Corus HQ this morning and saw shareholders vote almost 80% in favour of the deal.
Ontario’s film, TV industry posts record 2015: OMDC
Film and TV production contributed $1.5 billion to Ontario’s economy in 2015, according to the OMDC. (Pictured: Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Coteau at Cinespace Studios.)
Portfolio Entertainment names global sales director
Jonathan Abraham will be responsible for selling the company’s slate of original programs globally and strengthening Portfolio’s distribution division.
Revenue across segments up at Quebecor
The telecom and media company reported a 7.5% increase in year-over-year revenue, posting $3.88 billion in 2015.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Feb. 22, 2016 to Feb. 28, 2016
Murdoch Mysteries is at #21 for the week of Feb. 22 to 28., with CTV’s Academy Awards broadcast at #1.
Amazing Race, Songs of Freedom capture Screenies on night one
The first night of prize-giving saw factual in the spotlight, with ratings juggernaut Amazing Race Canada taking four wins and cross-platform docuseries Songs of Freedom taking home three.
First Dates goes to a second season
The Force Four and Remedy Canada factual series has been greenlit by Shaw Media’s Slice.
Scripps Asia-Pacific greenlights new Anna Olson series
Production on Peace Point Entertainment’s Inspired with Anna Olson begins this month across seven Asian countries.
OSC shuts down Catalyst application
An Ontario Securities Commission hearing held on Friday and Monday aimed to determine if Catalyst Capital had the standing to pursue an application related to the Corus/Shaw deal.
Second seasons of 9 Story series sail to ABC
Second seasons of three animated series are headed down under to pubcaster ABC Australia. (Camp Lakebottom pictured.)
Bell granted new simsub appeal
Next steps in the Super Bowl battle, as the company files a complaint with the CRTC.
ACTRA National names 2016 Woman of the Year
Catherine Joell MacKinnon has been honoured by ACTRA National for her artistic and advocacy achievements.
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