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Megan Martin: It’s Canadian screenwriters’ time to shine
“It’s very good, if you’re serious about writing, to put yourself in that (L.A.) market and see how you do,” the Canadian scribe told Playback.
Shaw Media’s 24/7 news channel for B.C. gets greenlight
The Global News channel will give the province local, national and international news around the clock from a studio in Burnaby.
Canadian consortium multilingual partners to air 223 hours of Olympic coverage
OMNI Television and the Asian Television Network’s 28-person broadcast team, including Fiona Law, Giorgio Mitolo and Ashfaq Hussain, will deliver coverage of the London Games in 11 languages.
CRTC ruling promises more consumer choice
The regulator ruled on a carriage dispute between Bell Media and major distributors and opened the way for more pick and pay channel buying by Canadian cable and satellite TV subscribers.
CBC orders three more pilots, Port Hope, 19-2 and The Khouris
Trio follows the pilot order for Leilah and Jen from Hollywood scribe Katie Ford and Entertainment One earlier in the week.
Stornoway Communications hires Kate Tinnerman as sales director
The industry veteran will handle affiliate relations with the specialty broadcaster’s partners, and develop new partnerships.
Weekly Roundup: Awards, shortlists, sales and premiere dates
W Network and History fall premiere dates announced, the return of Shark Week (pictured), and sales for eOne.
Canucks nab Primetime Emmy noms
UPDATED – Degrassi (pictured) and The Borgias are among the Canadian series and copros that received nods in the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.
CRTC to phase out local programming fund
The regulator ruled Wednesday that a recovered ad market and vertical integration mean LPIF contributions can be gradually reduced until it is discontinued by Aug. 31, 2014.
Linda Hamilton to guest star in Showcase’s Lost Girl drama
The Terminator star (pictured) is to play the role of Acacia, a tough, sexy and ruthless assassin that spells trouble for Bo in the upcoming third season.
Hollywood scribe Katie Ford pens CBC comedy pilot Leilah and Jen
The cast-contingent project from Entertainment One, about two different sisters reinventing their suburban lives, will be directed by Jacob Tierney.
YTV’s The Next Star signs up brand integrations
The tween competition reality show has teamed with Sears Canada, Hilroy and The Allan Candy Company Ltd. for product integrations in its upcoming fifth season.
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