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Carrie Mudd, Neil Court pact to launch Peacock Alley Entertainment
The veteran global TV execs will produce primetime factual and scripted TV programming and digital content, while also serving as a bespoke distributor.
Jean-Pierre Blais named chair of CRTC
Blais replaces Leonard Katz, who was serving as interim chair.
Toby Dormer to run Remedy Canada
Dormer will oversee development, production and business operations for the recently-launched Vancouver-based indie, which focuses on unscripted lifestyle and entertainment programming.
11 Television, Essential Media form partnership
The deal sees Essential Media’s CEO Chris Hilton (pictured) become CEO of the newly formed Essential 11 Media Group.
Michael, French Immersion lead Canadian Comedy Awards noms
The cancelled CBC comedy and Kevin Tierney’s feature film comedy both received five nods each.
Inside the Rockies with Matt Hornburg
The marblemedia co-CEO and exec producer of Whatsinaname talks to Playback about the cross-platform project and what’s on tap this year.
MuchMusic gets a social rewards program
The channel has posted results from the first month of its MuchCloser program that rewards viewers for visiting its site.
Nelvana names new toy partner for Babar
The Toronto-based children’s entertainment prodco is joining forces with NY-based Yottoy Productions to develop plush toys based on its classic kids series.
CHCH picks up Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune
The announcement came yesterday at the channel’s upfront, where it revealed another five additions to its fall primetime schedule.
CCI Entertainment developing Taffy Saltwater cartoon property
The co-venture agreement with global licensing firm Evolution calls for a kids animated series from Michael Paraskevas, the creator of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast.
Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium plans cross-platform coverage
“When you get up in the morning, if you’re in front of a computer or TV, you’ll have a great amount of choice,” Adam Ashton, president of the broadcast consortium, tells Playback Daily.
Cineflix Media hires Jodi Flynn to expand L.A. office
“They are so aggressively expanding their U.S. presence, which is a great opportunity for someone like me to make a difference for a company,” the veteran U.S. TV exec told Playback Daily.
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