TV

DHX taps Richard Rowe to lead global content push

Former Turner and Rowe Media exec Richard Rowe is now director of international acquisitions and coproductions.

X Company gets Hungary for season two

Co-creator Mark Ellis on the pros and cons of shooting in Budapest and Temple Street’s Kerry Appleyard on bringing Amanda Tapping on board.

Tatiana Maslany nabs Emmy nom

The Canadian actress has been recognized for her role in Orphan Black, while Degrassi and Vikings also earn nominations in the children’s and VFX categories, respectively.

Rookie Blue heads to the U.K.

The first two seasons of the police drama have been acquired by British broadcaster Channel 5.

Spun Out dips slightly on return

The Project 10 series returned to TV on Tuesday after a six-month delay, dropping only 7% in ratings from its season one finale.

Building a kid-focused ‘GO’ to market strategy

Caitlin O’Donovan, VP digital, kids, Corus Entertainment, discusses the strategy behind the successful launch of the TreehouseGO app.

Gallery: Pixel Underground hits the roof

A selection of photos from Pixel Underground’s summer party.

Pan Am closing ceremony on CBC nabs star lineup

The Pan Am Games organizing committee announced this morning that Kanye West will topline the closing broadcast ceremony, to air on CBC.

Corus Entertainment posts Q3 loss

President and CEO Doug Murphy says the next 18 months will be spent “fortifying” the company’s brands and competitive position.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs June 29, 2015 to July 5, 2015

Rookie Blue climbs to #2 on the TV chart for the week of June 29 to July 5.

W Net charts Destination Detour

Mark Burnett and Insight Productions are among the handful of parties behind the new travel-based reality series.

Atomic Cartoons to develop Mariachi Zombie

Rob Davies, Atomic Cartoons’ VP of development, talks developing zombie animations suitable for kids, acquisitions and diversifying the company’s slate.