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TFO commissions cross-platform project about Samuel de Champlain
Producers plan a miniseries and digital extensions, including an iPad app about the French explorer on the 400th anniversary of his trans-Atlantic mapping expeditions.
CRTC turns to Canadians to talk TV
CRTC chair Jean-Pierre Blais (pictured) kicks off a public consultation on the TV business Thursday night in Toronto, seeking feedback on programming, technology and viewer access to information.
Rogers, Shaw report quarterly revenue growth
Elsewhere, Corus Entertainment, which released its Q4 and fiscal year-end results Thursday, reported an increase in specialty advertising revenues.
How to pitch to the CBC: part two
A Q&A with CBC scripted programming boss Sally Catto on how to pitch the pubcaster on scripted fare.
Keshet Canada taps Toronto prodco for local version of Marathon
The coproduction agreement with Keshet International’s local joint venture comes as the Israeli company looks to sell formats into the Canadian market.
Molson, Tim Hortons to sponsor Sportsnet reality series
Four major Canadian brands will be marketed on multiple platforms as Rogers Media picks up the Canadian rights to the latest cycle of an NHL and HBO TV sports franchise.
How to pitch to the CBC: part one
Execs from the public broadcaster’s unscripted and radio divisions discussed what makes an idea stand out from the pile during a CBC Live panel (pictured) Wednesday.
CRTC unveils new pay-per-view policy
The regulator is giving PPV services more flexibility in their program offerings, including ending a one-week limitation on programming packages.
Cheshire Smile’s Space Stretch gets 10 more eps
The live-action and animated series for pre-schoolers is led by a space yogi and his crew exploring the solar system.
eOne signs first look deal with Call Me Fitz partner
The deal will see the partners develop and produce original projects that range from TV to films that are related to the original TV projects (Call Me Fitz pictured).
CBC faced lower revenues due to NHL lockout in 2012
At the pubcaster’s annual public meeting, Suzanne Morris, VP and CFO, says revenues were hit hard by the lockout but that “hockey has returned stronger than ever.”
Licensing deals abound for Slugterra brand
The boy-skewing action property from Vancouver-based Nerd Corps Entertainment is the focus of new international licensing deals as the company looks to explore additional product and promotional opportunities.
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