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Nathan Fielder in development with Comedy Central
The comedic vehicle for the Canadian funnyman is on the U.S. channel’s 2011-12 development slate, released Wednesday.
DHX inks deals across Asia
Toronto-based DHX Media has sold series such as Pirates – Adventures in Art and dirtgirlworld in Asian markets.
Sienna Films sells The Heretics to Shaw, TMN and Movie Central
The Canadian prodco is making a 12-part copro about heretical sisters battling the Catholic Church in France 800 years ago.
James Cameron teaming with Nat Geo for Titanic doc
Titanic: The Final Word with James Cameron will be part of a multi-platform commemoration of the Titanic anniversary, including an online hub, apps and games.
CBC to premiere Canada’s Smartest Person
The Media Headquarters-produced special, airing in March, will pit four participants against each other, and will also enable viewers at home to test their smarts via an interactive app.
Global News and Shaw Multicultural partner on Mandarin-language newscast
Global National Mandarin will launch on Jan. 23, 2012 and air in Vancouver and Calgary.
Microsoft adds 14 content partners with latest Xbox Live update
Expanded OTT television and video content will be made available to Canadian subscribers, including MLSE sports channels, Rogers On Demand and MSN Canada.
Is Rupinder Gill’s ‘On the Outside Looking Indian’ sitcom material?
Amaze Film + Television, coproducer of Call Me Fitz, has optioned the Canadian comedic memoir for a possible page-to-screen adaptation.
Doc maker Ann Shin completes undercover shoot for The Defector
The Canadian director tells Playback Daily about avoiding detection by Chinese authorities as she and her crew follow five North Korean refugees seeking freedom in the West.
Shaftesbury’s ReGenesis headed to U.S. Science channel
Discovery Communications has acquired the first season of the Peter Outerbridge and Ellen Page-starring sci-fi series.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – Nov. 21 to Nov. 27, 2011
The 99th Grey Cup tops the list this week, with the Grey Cup Countdown taking the third spot.
Global sets Bomb Girls premiere date
The Muse- and Back Alley-produced series gets a hot Wednesday night primetime slot and early January debut.
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