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Priestley returns as host of International Emmys
The Canadian actor and director is set to host the 39th edition of the annual gala, which takes place later this month in New York.
Survey: Nearly half of Canadians say maintain CBC funding
As the government considers cuts to the pubcaster’s funding, a new Harris Decima poll indicates 46% of Canadians would prefer it remain the same.
eOne swings to first-half profit on film and TV gains
The Canadian producer continues to build its filmed entertainment business to diversify away from physical wholesale distribution of packaged media content.
Report: 58% of Canadians have HDTVs, but most don’t view in HD
The CTAM report indicates domestic cablecasters face a challenge to convince Canadians with an HDTV set to rent or purchase an HD set-top box to receive true HD picture quality.
The National Geographic Channel frames its shows
The Shaw Media channel launches an evocative campaign in celebration of the 125-year-old brand.
Quebecor sees Q3 drop
A one-time accounting loss and weaker TV revenue lead to the tumble, despite higher overall revenue.
AToMiC: Ice Pilots NWT sends fans scavenging online
The Vancouver new media producer has turned the series’ website into a site-wide game, where online players collect virtual cargo as part of the TV show’s digital extension.
WIFT to honour Samantha Bee
The comedic actress is to get another accolade this fall, this time at Women in Film & Television – Toronto’s annual Crystal Awards gala.
Nissan Canada signs on to Canada’s Got Talent
The car co is the founding partner for the reality series, set to launch in March 2012.
Shaw’s Barb Williams: returning U.S. shows are clicking with advertisers
“… I do believe that you don’t push successes out the door too soon,” the Shaw Media exec tells Playback Daily about relying on bench strength to make gains in primetime.
DHX Media signs new licensing partners for Rastamouse
The company has signed a raft of licensing partners in the UK for its stop-motion animated preschool property.
Tricon inks international deals for food, shelter titles
The Toronto-based prodco has penned deals for 250 hours of titles, including Decked Out and Marriage Under Construction.
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