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TVO launches app for Google TV
The public educational media organization launches the app as the Sony Internet Player, which will bring Google TV to Canada, hits the market Friday.
Bell-Astral will put $80 million into French-language programming
The news came as part of a Bell statement clarifying its vision for the Astral takeover, in which it also argued that opponent Quebecor will remain the largest holder of Quebec market share.
CRTC approves MLSE channel deal
The switch of ownership for the channels owned by the sports company to Rogers and Bell is the latest hurdle to be cleared for the buying partners.
Shaw Media gets multiplatform to launch Lifetime Canada
The media co has launched a female-focused cross-platform campaign ahead of the channel’s launch later this month.
Joel Surnow, Robert Moresco lead L.A. bootcamp for RTA students
Other mentors in Hollywood for the two-week course on writing and producing for the U.S. market includes Tom Nunan, John Pasquin, Joe Russo and David Gale.
Ryan St. Peters promoted at Shaftesbury
The former sales manager is now director of sales in a newly expanded role.
Cameras roll on Last Car Standing for Discovery Canada
The car competition series, an original format from Proper Television, follows Discovery finding a popular hit in Canada’s Worst Driver.
Telus joins Say No To Bell coalition to thwart Astral takeover
The move leverages existing opposition in eastern Canada from Cogeco Eastlink and Quebecor with a new voice from western Canada.
Bell Fund launches three new programs
The programs will put up to a maximum of $1.4 million towards creating and updating digital media projects for Canadian television projects.
Lionsgate, A+E forge DVD distribution partnership
The deal encompasses programming including A&E’s Duck Dynasty (pictured), History’s Pawn Stars and Lifetime’s Dance Moms.
More than five million Canadians took in live Closing Ceremony
The Olympic finale on CTV led into a preview of Anger Management, which brought in nearly three million viewers on the Bell Media channel.
CBC and Sportsnet team up for FIFA World Cup coverage
The sub-licensing deal will make Sportsnet a licensed broadcaster of the 2014 World Cup Brazil, and see it broadcast soccer events to which the CBC has rights.
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