✖
TV
Seattle broadcaster seeking Canadian productions
Washington public TV station KCTS 9 is looking to partner with indie producers in Alberta to develop multi-part factual programs.
11 Television pacting with Alan Thicke on game show format
The project is the first under the recently-established Essential 11 Media Group partnership with Los Angeles-based Essential Media and Entertainment.
Markle Productions to produce JiggiJump for Kids’ CBC
The series, based on the musical fitness adventure concept for schools and theatres from Judy and David (pictured) and Education Arts Canada, will begin production this summer.
APTN goes cross-platform for national chief election coverage
The initiative is an attempt to tap into the fast growing and heavy portable device-using, young aboriginal demographic, says network CEO Jean LaRose (pictured).
Degrassi: The Next Generation shoots cameo with Chaz Bono
Cher’s daughter, who transitioned from Chastity Bono into a male, appears in a scene with Adam Torres, a transgender character on the Canadian teen TV show.
Daniel Dales and Jarrett Sherman exit Smokebomb Entertainment
The co-founders of the digital producer, acquired by Shaftesbury Films in 2008, are “moving on from their roles in order to pursue other opportunities.”
Canada’s Olympic Consortium unveils sponsored segments
The Consortium is bringing back its broadcast features, which debuted during the 2010 Vancouver Games, to be aired on multiple platforms.
CMPA partners with Ryerson’s RTA for transmedia training
The program will offer 18 producers the opportunity to complete five-month job placements at Ontario-based transmedia prodcos.
Jim Pattison Group promotes Gary Dorosz to GM post in Lethbridge
He replaces Rod Schween, who recently became president of the western Canadian TV and radio broadcast group.
DHX Media partners with The Jim Henson Company for The Doozers
Production will commence this month at DHX’s Halifax CGI animation production studio.
Canada becomes 2012 country of honour at MIPCOM
The tribute is the latest by Telefilm Canada to get Canadian producers seen and sold abroad to build audience awareness for their product back home.
Fiona Conway named CBC News exec director of programming
Effective July 23, she will oversee programs including Marketplace, The National and World Report.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
