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TV
Corus to promote ABC Spark with cross-channel preview
Corus channels YTV, W Network and CMT will preview Switched at Birth and Melissa & Joey starting Jan. 16
Less Than Kind’s third season to pay homage to the late Maury Chaykin
“The challenge for this season was to write a comedy and drama about a family recovering from sudden and tragic loss, as we experienced with Maury,” says series showrunner Mark McKinney.
CBC looks for Redemption this winter
CBC execs Kirstine Stewart and Julie Bristow talk about courting controversy with the new reality show, Kevin O’Leary’s family appeal and why marketers aren’t averse to hot topics.
Bell Media acquires Kiefer Sutherland web series for Audi promotion
The broadcaster secures exclusive Canadian rights to The Confession for its CTV.ca, CTV Mobile and CTV iPad app platforms.
Heidi Tao Yang wins WIFT-T 2011 CBC mentorship
Tao Yang will participate in a week-long workshop at CBC in February 2012 as part of the mentorship.
BBC Worldwide launches iPlayer app in Canada
The broadcaster’s VOD service offers both paid and premium models for content access.
Garin Josey takes helm at William F. White Vancouver
The promotion follows Vancouver-based Paul Roscorla being promoted to EVP and COO at the production equipment supplier.
Global Saskatoon adds early morning news program
Global Saskatoon Early Morning News will air from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT, anchored by Lisa Dutton.
Shaw Media and Rogers renew distribution deals
The most recent carriage deal between a broadcaster and cableco will see Shaw Media’s Global TV and 19 specialty channels continue to be carried on the Rogers’ cable dial.
Muse, Cineflix among seven prodcos to receive Quebecor Fund cash
Over $2.7 million will be distributed among seven prodcos for television projects including Pixcom’s Bomb Hunters and TVA’s Le Tricheur.
Pan Am gets grounded
The show is still in contention for next season, but will produce only one of the five scheduled scripts that were ordered this month, according to U.S. sources.
Wingin’ It takes flight with 2011 Shaw Rocket Prize
Children across Canada selected the Temple Street production from an international jury-selected shortlist.
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