TV

9 Story inks new TV sales for Almost Naked Animals

Toronto-based 9 Story Entertainment has sold its boy-skewing animated series to a number of broadcasters.

Got a project? Need an audience?

Playback invites independent producers to present the marketing plans for their next project in front of a panel of top ad-industry execs at this April’s Playback Summit in Toronto.

Channel Zero looking to radio with Biz88 station licence bid

The indie broadcaster is proposing Toronto’s first-ever all-business news radio station.

Corus’ OWN Canada channel to air Buy.o.logic lifestyle series

The latest show from Worldwide Bag Media, which investigates the impact of everyday products on our health, will be hosted by Isla Traquair (pictured).

OMNI broadcasts first NBA game in Mandarin

The channel is getting in on the Linsanity when the New York Knicks take on the Toronto Raptors this Friday.

Secret Location expands with key hires

The interactive agency has tapped Graham Budd (pictured) as director of business development, along with five other new employees.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – March 5 to March 11, 2012

The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of March 5 to March 11, 2012.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Feb. 27 to March 4, 2012

Puss in Boots is the top-selling DVD for the week of Feb. 27 to March 4, 2012.

Thunderbird soars into Los Angeles

Joe Broido (pictured) is to head up the new Hollywood base for the Vancouver indie producer, while Jeffrey Engelen will oversee distribution.

Indie producer Calum deHartog signs with CAA

The former Toronto police officer is developing a police procedural drama at the CBC with screenwriter Tracey Forbes and adapting a Dennis Lehane short story into a feature film he will direct.

Missing finds big numbers

The mid-season premiere of the thriller series brought in 2.44 million viewers, according to numbers from BBM Canada.

Playback Summit: What’s Working Now + Next

The inaugural Playback Summit on April 25 will tackle issues facing the Canadian production industry, bringing in top producers and programmers to share their experiences, and focusing on how to drive your business forward.