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TV
Space, BBC America order second season of Orphan Black
The 10-episode second season is slated to begin production later this year, to air in spring 2014.
Comweb and WFW complete $40 million refinancing deal
The agreement with BMO allows the production rental giant to continue stocking up on new equipment to serve a resurgent Canadian production sector.
Vincent Walsh toplines CTV’s Played
The crime drama produced by Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Film Productions is shooting in and around Toronto through September 2013 (Walsh pictured).
Canuck productions net numerous Daytime Emmy noms
Vancouver-produced R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour (pictured) dominated the Canada-specific nominations, with nine.
Brightlight Pictures bolsters head office
David Hovan (pictured, left) has been named chief operating officer and Alexander Suelzle (right) has been named VP of finance.
W Network launches Be the Boss Canada
(UPDATED) The six-episode series will see two employees from a particular company competing to win a huge promotion, and unbeknownst to them, their own franchise.
Rogers’ plans for The Score
President of broadcast Scott Moore discusses the channel’s changes to its lineup and plans to expand its branded content offerings.
D Films lands distribution pact with Universal Studios
The agreement sees Univeral Studios Home Entertainment Canada distributing all D Film’s current and future film and TV programs to the home marketplace.
Lionsgate to co-distribute Satisfaction comedy
The mini-studio will join DHX Media to shop the CTV single camera sitcom outside of Canada.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Apr. 21
This week we see Big Brother Canada bested by pre-season-return Rookie Blue social media activity, while the Juno Awards also caused a spike of chatter.
Ron Close named Pelmorex president and CEO
Close replaces current chairman and CEO Pierre Morrissette, who will remain executive chairman at The Weather Network parent company (Morrissette and Close pictured).
Travel + Escape launching Survivorman 10 Days
The eight-episode series will see Les Stroud (pictured) travel to harsh, remote locations to survive with few resources for 10 consecutive days.
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