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Rogers Media weighing second season of Canada’s Got Talent
The network is running the numbers on a sophomore run after Sagkeeng’s Finest on Monday night won the first season of the reality talent search series.
Upfronts 2012: Helena Shelton on NBC and Fox’s comedic offerings
On day one of the TV presentations, the EVP trading and accountability at PHD says on the comedy front, NBC’s look strong, while Fox’s few new shows are “disappointing.”
Upfronts 2012: Robin Legassicke on NBC’s lineup and Fox’s ‘fluidity’
Blogging from New York, the group director at Maxus Canada predicts an NBC cancellation, and says Fox’s multi-platform focus could win with viewers.
CMF launches digital media measurement tool
The framework will measure performance of convergent and experimental stream projects using defined metrics.
Cookie Jar cashes out of KidsCo joint venture, Corus raises stake
NBCUniversal International has taken a controlling 51% stake, and Corus has raised its holding to 43.8%, as the cartoon producer exits the five-year old joint venture.
Sons of Anarchy star Kim Coates fears the Saskatchewan industry is doomed
The actor, who comes from Saskatoon, told Playback he’s trying to stay positive as the local industry aims to end an impasse with Premier Brad Wall over their film tax credit.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Apr. 23 to Apr. 29, 2012
Contraband is the top-selling DVD for the week of Apr. 23 to Apr. 29, 2012.
Reynolds Mastin named top negotiator at Canadian Media Production Association
The promotion from counsel to chief negotiator follows John Barrack’s departure from the producers’ association earlier this month.
Renewals and new series: homebuilders, models, addictions and apps
Intervention Canada and App Central get new seasons; Jim Caruk returns to HGTV with Builder Boss, and FTC spotlights the model life.
CBC fall line-up: timeslot shakeups, new additions and more repeats
CBC execs Kirstine Stewart, Julie Bristow and Trevor Walton also talked to Playback about the broadcaster’s programming edge over other networks (see video).
Manks Productions to produce The Polished Hoe for TV
The script for the award-winning novel by Austin Clarke (pictured) is being produced and written by James Russell and directed by Dawn Wilkinson.
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