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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs June 22, 2015 to June 28, 2015
Rookie Blue drops one spot to #6 on the TV chart for the week of June 22 to June 28.
Thunderbird acquires Atomic Cartoons
Atomic founders and partners Mauro Casalese, Rob Davies, Trevor Bentley and Rob Simmons will stay on following the acquisition. (Atomic series Pirate Express pictured.)
Nelvana to rep Peppa Pig in Canada
Entertainment One has signed Nelvana as the exclusive Canadian licensing and brand agent for its hit preschool property Peppa Pig.
Engines rev up on Drive Me Crazy
The new unscripted series for Corus Entertainment is produced by marblemedia in association with Proper Television.
Odd Squad, Daniel Tiger get new seasons
The kids series, both coproductions with Canadian prodcos, get second and third seasons, respectively, on their Canadian and U.S. pubcasters.
Rick Brace to replace Keith Pelley at Rogers
Former CTV president Rick Brace is taking the helm at Rogers Media.
Tangible benefits spend up 27% in 2013-14: Boon Dog
The annual report from the Ottawa research firm also notes that six benefits packages ended in the year but over $400 million remains to be spent by 2021.
Brands board Bell Local series set in Toronto cafe
R.A.D. Productions’ Drew Dafoe talks to Playback Daily about his “100%” sponsorship-financed scripted series for Fibe’s local service.
Women’s World Cup wraps to record viewers
The global tournament proves a draw for Canadian viewers, with the U.S.-Japan final match pulling in record ratings.
Barry Avrich to produce 2016 CSA gala
Avrich recently wrote and directed a Canadian Screen Week interview special, Women Who Act with Patricia Rozema, which aired on The Movie Network and Movie Central.
Nine is the lucky number for Echo Media
The Montreal-based prodco’s new feature 9 is a nine-part comedy featuring nine different directors.
Tal Riff joins Timshel Pictures
The Toronto- and Sudbury-based prodco has brought the former CBC brand development specialist on board to spearhead its expansion into branded content.
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