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TV
BBC Worldwide Canada adds an exec
Ex-eOne VP TV and digital sales Michael Smith (pictured) joins the BBC’s Toronto-based arm effective immediately.
Canadians begin U.S. TV show buying spree
Broadcasters will follow the U.S. Upfronts with rotating pilot screenings in Los Angeles this week before finalizing deals for rookie and returning American series for their 2013-14 primetime campaigns.
NGCI takes Get Stuffed
Picture Box Distribution inked deals for the extreme competition series (pictured) for Nat Geo Adventure channels in Australia, New Zealand and pan-Asia.
Production begins on Christmas Share
Tricia Helfer (pictured) and JT Hodges star in the MOW for CTV and Hallmark Channel in the U.S.
Rockies nominations for Canuck TV and digital projects
Homegrown series Bomb Girls and Seed (pictured) and interactive agency Secret Location are among the Canadian nominees for the awards recognizing the best in international programming.
Weekly roundup: Awards, season returns and theatrical news
This Friday’s briefs include the list of Canadian recipients of the Young Artist Awards and the final season premiere date for Less Than Kind (pictured).
Bell Media Banff fellows announced
The 14 fellowship recipients will attend the Banff World Media Festival in June and must bring a Canadian project suitable for broadcast to the festival.
eOne joins Amy Poehler-produced TV scripted comedy
Welcome to Sweden, which begins shooting in Sweden and New York on Monday, is based on the real-life experiences of Greg Poehler, the brother of Amy (pictured).
YouTube taps DHX Media to launch paid content channels
With other Canadian partners on board, the web video platform’s subscription-based services will launch in 10 world markets.
Tele-Quebec to launch French version of SNL
The Quebec take on the live sketch comedy format will see two 90-minute specials air in 2014.
HGTV unveils summer schedule
The Shaw Media specialty’s lineup is anchored by new U.S. series like Scoring The Deal and features homegrown shows Esther Extraordinaire and Consumed (pictured).
WIFT-T announces 2013-2014 board
Melanie Farrell, Elizabeth Klinck, Tamara Shannon and Bianca Williamson (pictured) are newly elected directors.
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