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TV
King builds its case online
The King Case Files, an online docu-series that mixes show footage and factual interviews with crime experts, will promote the show’s second season in advance of the Feb. 29 premiere.
Family Channel takes The Next Step with Temple Street
The Astral Media channel ordered 26 episodes of the tween dance drama from the Wingin’ It series creator Frank van Keeken, with production set for summer 2012.
Noreen Halpern leaving Entertainment One Television
The head of scripted TV in a statement stressed her departure was amicable and that she had “other mountains to climb.”
The Mark of Cain and Amnesia Girl in development at CTV
Both proposed dramas were packaged at the National Screen Institute as part of its Totally Television program.
TLN picks up Q’Viva! The Chosen
Building on its expanded English-language lineup, the network is looking to appeal to the growing Hispanic Canadian community and interest in Latino culture with the Jennifer Lopez-starring talent show series.
Cookie Jar and DISH to expand kids programming
The streaming deal with the U.S. pay TV provider will let Blockbuster @Home subscribers access almost 400 kids TV series episodes from the Toronto-based kids entertainment co on-demand.
eOne promotes O’Brien to TV prez, Canada
Margaret O’Brien is being promoted to the newly created position and taking on all responsibilities for the TV group in Canada.
How Peter Moss, Phyllis Platt and Brian Dennis expect to make a killing with CBC crime dramas
Or how PDM Entertainment solved the mystery of popular crime writer Louise Penny’s reluctance to give up her Three Pines/Inspector Gamache series for TV treatment.
Global enriches the Survivor experience
A new feature on the show’s video app allows users to participate in social chatter and themed content.
Kris Wood named Stargate Canada president
Wood will oversee the company’s Vancouver and Toronto studios in his new role.
Cancon champion Pierre Juneau dies
The former head of the CRTC and CBC remained highly focused and committed to Canadian programming, music and public service throughout his career.
Geminis to introduce best international drama competition
The rule change follows industry criticism that European costume dramas like The Borgias (pictured), The Tudors and Pillars of the Earth dominated Canada’s TV awards in recent years.
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