TV

Shaw Media greenlights Mary Kills People for Global

The drama is executive produced by Tassie Cameron and created by newcomer Tara Armstrong (pictured).

Food Net renews Bake with Anna Olson

The co-commissioned third season of the Peace Point series will be shot in 4K for the first time.

Cabinet rejects CMPA Terms of Trade petition

The producers association opposed OWN Canada’s ability to remove Terms of Trade from its condition of licence.

In brief: Big-spending Suits, Canadians up for MPSE awards

A survey assesses Suits‘ economic impact on Ontario, and the Motion Picture Sound Editors awards announces multiple nominations for Canadian sound editors.

ARRI ready to up your equipment game?

‘Tis the season to get up to date on the latest equipment trends. SIM Group COO John DeBoer dissects what’s big for 2016.

Canada’s Smartest Person format sold overseas

Media Headquarters is proving that smart people do indeed go far, selling its factual entertainment format into four territories.

Broadcasting Accessibility Fund distributes $724K

Seven projects that aim to advance accessibility of broadcast content were awarded grants through the fund.

Creative BC adds Esau, Bromley to board

Targeting growth across industry sectors in 2016, the commission has named six new members to its board, including new chair Dentons Canada LLP partner Gordon Esau (pictured).

Soft ad market hits Rogers’ bottom line

The company’s Q4 results were impacted by the media department, largely on account of drops in advertising revenue.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 11, 2016 to Jan. 17, 2016

Murdoch Mysteries takes the #12 spot for the week of Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, with Saving Hope at #17 and Schitt’s Creek at #30.

ACTRA members send a message

A cheeky campaign helps the union show why the ad world should hire its performers.

Shaftesbury and Teletoon join Gulli in support of Squish

Paris-based indie Cottonwood Media has signed new development partnerships with Shaftesbury and Teletoon Canada for its animated comedy Squish.