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eOne gets into Gold Rush for Discovery U.S.’ first scripted miniseries
Discovery Channel has become the latest U.S. non-fiction network to venture into the scripted space, commissioning Scott Free and eOne Television to make a miniseries chronicling the Yukon Gold Rush era.
HGTV programs more Property Virgins, Leave It To Bryan
The Shaw Media specialty channel is also launching new seasons of Canada’s Handyman Challenge and Income Property, hosted by Scott McGillivray (pictured) for winter 2013.
Global takes The Morning Show national
Shaw Media at its midseason launch Wednesday also unveiled details of its upcoming Big Brother Canada, which will premiere Feb. 27 and air three nights a week on Slice (The Morning Show pictured).
ABC shelves Shaftesbury drama Weird Desk
The move comes a week after the paranormal drama was given a 13-episode order for a summer 2013 launch.
Citytv stays on laugh track for winter 2013
Canuck originals Seed and Package Deal to join the lineup, alongside new comedies 1600 Penn, The Goodwin Games (pictured) and How To Live With Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life).
Best of the year: iThentic
“For us, 360 means not just looking at pure internet content, but also making sure that we are exploring all the potential for monetization,” says chairwoman and co-founder Catherine Tait.
Suzanne French leaving Shaftesbury
The exec, who joined the company in 2002 to launch the company’s kids entertainment division, says she is taking a break to “recharge and regroup.”
Canuck screenwriter Rob Sheridan developing comedy series for ABC
He will exec produce the single-cam series and co-write the script with U.S. comedian and TV writer Hannibal Buress.
Corus defends OWN Canada learning mandate before the CRTC
The Canadian licensee of the American talk show queen’s network debated with the regulator what TV educational content looks like, and how it can be increased on the specialty network.
Percy3D signs Caillou deal with DHX
Toronto-based video personalization platform Percy3D has acquired the worldwide digital party product rights to the hit kids property in a new three-year deal with DHX Media.
Super Channel preps Hurricane for Boxing Day
The Canadian pay-TV network has picked up Brett Morgen’s Rolling Stones doc (pictured), which it will air on December 26 at 9 p.m. EST.
Veteran broadcast exec Alain Gourd passes away
Gourd’s career spanned more than 40 years, as he established himself as an industry leader and authority on broadcast policy and governance.
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