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CHCH ties up Wynonna Earp
The Emily Andras-created series will bow on the indie in March 2016. (Series star Melanie Scrofano pictured.)
Shaw Media hires new factual, lifestyle content directors
As part of a shift in direction for its original programming, the broadcaster has announced new hires and promotions for its content team. (Lisa Godfrey, head of original content, pictured.)
Can’t shrink the CBC to greatness: Lacroix
During its AGM the pubcaster’s CEO noted that the company has reinvested in programming for the first time since 2009.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Sept. 14, 2015 to Sept. 20, 2015
Amazing Race Canada tops the TV chart for the week of Sept. 14 to 20, 2015.
Why Reynolds Mastin isn’t afraid to get on a soap box
The new CEO of the CMPA talks to Playback Daily about standing up for indies and attracting new investment into the sector.
eOne buys controlling stake in Peppa Pig brand, producer
Entertainment One has co-owned the property with U.K.-based Astley Baker Davies since 2007.
ComScore to acquire Rentrak
The deal will see Rentrak become a wholly owned subsidiary of comScore, with comScore CEO Serge Matta at the helm.
Warner Bros. Int’l TV picks up Chef In Your Ear
Warner Bros. International Television Production has acquired the worldwide TV rights excluding Asia for Food Network Canada’s Chef In Your Ear (pictured).
Spin Master ups two senior execs
Patricia Burns (pictured) has been promoted to senior director of production and supervising producer while Courtney Sanford is now running the company’s new SpindoTV digital platform.
Orphan Black season 4 shoot underway
Additions to the behind-the-scenes talent for the fourth season include writer Semi Chellas, who served as a consultant, and two new directors.
The National wins International Emmy
The flagship CBC newscast won the News award at a ceremony held in New York Monday evening. (Adrienne Arsenault pictured.)
CFC announces Slaight Music Residency participants
Three composers and three songwriters have been selected to take part in the creative- and business-focused program.
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