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BCE resubmits CRTC application for Astral Media takeover
“We heard Canadians and the CRTC loud and clear – they want assurance that Astral joining with Bell Media will directly benefit consumers and creators,” Bell Canada topper George Cope said Monday.
Citytv replaces cancelled CBS comedy Partners
The broadcaster will pre-release Happy Endings on Monday nights at 8:30 p.m., with Last Resort and 666 Park both staying on through their initial 13-episode orders.
Astral confirms new deal with BCE in the works
The media group confirms discussions to revive BCE’s acquisition of Astral have resumed, after shares of the company halted trading this morning.
Weekly round-up: Premiere dates and awards
Horses of McBride (pictured), starring Aidan Quinn and Kari Matchett, is a CTV original movie based on a true story of residents of a small B.C. town who rescue two starving horses that will premiere Dec. 16.
Lost Girl third season January launch to include special, new app
The tie-in app is to feature an original storyline penned by the show’s writers and lets users create their own mystery-solving character.
Pyramid cooks up new food series for CMT Canada
The Calgary-based prodco will begin shooting Burger Wars, Taco Wars and Pizza Wars in December.
Citytv grabs Mike & Molly for Monday night CBS comedy block
The network heavy on comedies bought the Warner Bros. Domestic Television sitcom after an apparent scheduling clash for the Melissa McCarthy and Bill Gardell laugher on rival CTV.
W Network’s Deal With It gets second season renewal
The network ordered 20 more episodes of the Just for Laughs Television-produced hidden camera game show, which in the second season will up the ante with more extreme challenges and scenic locations.
Lauren Ash joins ABC comedy pilot Super Fun Night
The Canadian actress will star opposite Bridesmaids‘ Rebel Wilson and Lisa Lapira in the half-hour single-camera project earlier passed over by CBS.
More homegrown content needed for 9-to-12 age group: study
According to a study from the Youth Media Alliance, Canadian families still count TV as their main viewing platform, and it’s an opportunity for Canadian producers to create long-term loyalty for homegrown shows.
DHX Media sells fourth season of Caillou to PBS Kids
The sale came as DHX Media swung to a first quarter loss after recently closing a deal to acquire Cookie Jar Entertainment to create Canada’s largest kids entertainment company.
Kirstine Stewart on CBC’s cost-effective winter sked
The CBC EVP English Services talks to Playback about connecting with Canadians with a slate of returning shows.
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