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CTV flicks a digital Switch
The six ep digital series, a spin-off from the The Listener, will act as an extension to the primetime drama.
NSI launches Lifestyle Series Producer course
The program includes a week-long training session and eight-week apprenticeship on a lifestyle series by one of the course program partners, Shaw Media, Corus Entertainment and Bell Media.
Rick Roberts and Sook-Yin Lee jump on board Jack Layton biopic
Smilin’ Jack: The Jack Layton Story is now shooting in Winnipeg for the CBC, with Wendy Crewson and Erin Karpluk rounding out the ensemble cast (Lee pictured here).
Lissa Fraser Kerr joins Big Coat as production and development head
The former Corus Entertainment production exec will oversee the Toronto-based indie’s development slate and production of series, pilots and docs.
Antony Robart, Rosey Edeh to anchor Global’s News at Noon
The appointments for the Toronto midday newscast come as the Canadian broadcaster continues to expand its local TV news operation.
Cogeco, Eastlink and Quebecor oppose Bell’s Astral takeover
The consortium is urging regulators to block the sale and has launched a public campaign, Say No to Bell, to stop the transaction.
Reunion Pictures sells High Moon pilot to Syfy
The 90-minute pilot will be shot in Vancouver this fall and is based on an adaptation of the John Christopher novel The Lotus Caves.
Fox International Channels acquires Copper from Cineflix Studios
The Cineflix Media subsidiary sold the Showcase and BBC America period drama to the international pay TV operator for 53 world markets.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs July 23 to July 29, 2012
The Olympic Opening Ceremony was the big TV winner for the week of July 23 to July 29, 2012.
Canuck producers option Jessica Z. novel for TV
Montreal-based author Catherine McKenzie will adapt the novel for TV, with Jane Motz Hayes and Brandi-Ann Milbradt producing.
Weekly Roundup: Awards, sales and announcements
Awards at the Gimli Film Fest, Tricon sales, a renewal for docu-soap Grand Benders (pictured) and industry programs with looming deadlines.
eOne to develop Japanese manga property Black Jack for TV
The spec pitch from U.S. screenwriting team Marty Scott and Toni Kotite is based on the chronicle by Osamu Tezuka.
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