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TV
Canadian internet ad spending will eclipse TV ad spending by 2016: report
Growth of spending on TV is predicted to climb just 4% annually in the 2012 to 2016 period, according to a Canadian Marketing Association-commissioned study.
CTV to broadcast 2014 Junos from Winnipeg
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will stage the music industry kudosfest from Manitoba’s MTS Centre for the second time.
eOne expands Australasian TV operations
The move see sales director Ben Bishop relocate to the company’s Sydney office, to oversee eOne’s slate in Australia/New Zealand and build partnerships with local producers.
CRTC approves two new channels, denies one
MOTV Media’s request for MOTV and PIN received the green light, while Rogers’ application for The Entertainment Desk was rejected on the grounds that it would compete directly with E!.
eOne inks international deals for Primeval: New World
South of the border, Syfy and Hulu are on board as broadcasters for the mythological action series from Omni Film Productions.
Corus Entertainment execs exit to launch Pivotal Media
Andrea Gabourie and Simon Watts have based their new production shingle at Pinewood Toronto Studios, with an eye to making factual, kids and scripted TV for the world market.
Radical Sheep greenlights new projects for Disney Junior Canada
CG-animated preschool series Yub Yubs (pictured), created by Matt Fernandes of Industrial Brothers, is slated to air on Disney Junior Canada in 2013.
CBC’s Dragons’ Den launches real time social engagement
iPowow! Canada pacted with the CBC to introduce an armchair Dragon that allows viewers to engage with the TV show via their mobile device, tablet or PC by visiting www.cbc.ca/dragonsden.
Quebecor raises stake in Quebecor Media for $1.5 billion
The stock repurchase comes as the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec cuts its stake in the provincial media giant by just over 20%.
CBC Television wins International Emmy
The Canadian pubcaster won for best current affairs program, for Haiti’s Orphans: One Year After the Earthquake.
ACCT sets date for unveiling Canadian Screen Award nominees
All film, TV and digital nominees will be announced on Jan. 15, in the lead up to the live Mar. 3 awards show on the CBC that replaces the Genies and Geminis.
Factual spotlight: Vision TV
VP of independent production and multi-faith content Joan Jenkinson commissions for three strands, all with religion at the core.
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