TV

eOne expands into lifestyle licensing

The acquisition of U.S.-based brand licensing group Art Impressions grows the company’s stateside licensing operation and is part of an expansion into the international brand management sector.

Bravo acquires 19-2 from Sphere Media Plus and Echo Media

The French-to-English TV adaptation of a popular Quebec cop drama will be broadcast in early 2014.

Fremantle Corporation inks digital deals

The Toronto-based company expands its catalogue in the digital arena through deals with FilmOn, Hulu and Hoopla (World of Wonders pictured).

CHCH announces Channel Zero Digital and a new fall lineup

New additions to the fall line-up and a growing online presence were announced Tuesday to celebrate the Hamilton network’s 60th year (Spin Off pictured).

Banff: Americans more willing to work with Canadians on TV copros

“For the first time, you will see the shows treated the exact same way as shows we develop,” NBC Entertainment president of planning Jeff Bader (pictured) told a festival panel, of working with foreign partners.

Shaw partners with Royale for commercial-length game show

ET Canada will air the finale of the company’s Golden Kittens Search during a 90-second commercial break at the start of July.

Industry orgs launch national marketing initiatives

A national strategy called Eye on Canada will promote Canadian content and talent, while a new mentorship program will help producers learn the art of marketing.

Banff: CRTC’s Blais on updating TV sector regulations

CRTC chair Jean-Pierre Blais (pictured) told festival delegates that the Canadian regulatory framework needs to shift from rules to outcomes, and constraint to choice.

Super Channel expands supply deal with U.S. premium channel Starz

The Canadian pay TV operator will secure for its subscribers original series like Da Vinci’s Demons, Magic City (pictured), The White Queen and Black Sails.

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Proper Television acquires BuzzTaxi

The move comes as the Toronto-based factual producer expands into content distribution.

CMF supports 19 diverse projects with $7.8M

The new Anglophone Minority Program disbursed funds to six projects, and 13 projects in the Francophone Minority Program also received funding.

Channel Zero acquires andPOP

The broadcaster is keeping andPOP’s CEO Robert Ostfield (pictured) on to head up the recently launched Channel Zero Digital arm, which will house the newly acquired properties.