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APTN names Ille programming director
The former APTN programming manager will begin her new role effective immediately, based out of Montreal.
User collab key to success: OMDC Digital Dialogues
The Disruptive Consumption panel, moderated by Arise Communications president Andrew Rosenman, agreed that focusing on the user experience is the future of digital content creation.
Republic of Doyle nabs its biggest season premiere yet
CBC continues a strong week of million-plus audience premieres, with the Allan Hawco-starrer grabbing 1.36 million viewers.
Fresh, fast and fun: making multi-cam work for Mr. Young
Thunderbird Films producer Victoria Hirst talks to Playback Daily about why using a multi-cam setup and shooting in front of a live audience works for the YTV series.
Rogers launches Sportsnews
The barker channel, available to Rogers digital cable customers, will promote sports content available on Rogers Cable channels.
MTV scores with two new original series
The premiere episodes of MTV Creeps and Jersey Shore at Sheena’s House rank high for the Bell Media channel.
Arctic Air premieres to over a million
The CBC show starring Adam Beach nets almost as many viewers as Mr. D on Monday night.
Shaw Media eyes new 24-hour B.C. news channel
Global BC’s Kenton Boston tells Playback Daily about plans for all-news service, for which an application has been filed with the CRTC.
ACTRA Toronto award noms announced
Nominated actors include Flashpoint‘s Cle Bennett, Down the Road Again‘s Jayne Eastwood and Stella and Sam‘s Robbie Fitzroy for voice.
FX Canada acquires Russell Brand talk show for spring debut
The live comedy show from FX Productions will feature the British actor’s commentary on contemporary politics and popular culture.
DHX secures more licence and merch deals for Rastamouse
New licencees for the stop-motion preschool property include Trademark Collections and Ty UK.
Yowza signs TV deal for Chirp
The Toronto-based animation studio is collaborating with CBC Television and Chirp mag publisher OwlKids to develop the preschool TV series.
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