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Ameba launches on LG Smart TV
Ameba TV, a Canadian-based distribution service, has launched on the interactive TV platform in the U.S. and Canada.
CBC’s Stewart talks ratings, cord-cutting
Addressing an audience of broadcast execs and media buyers, Stewart says the CBC has been fortifying against changing viewership habits by investing in appointment-based programming.
Bell Canada points to ‘strong’ quarter for Bell Media
The recently acquired TV, radio and internet media unit posted $435 million in Q3 revenue on rate hikes for its TV sport channels and strong advertising revenue.
eOne inks deals with Vivendi, Levity
The company announces it has signed a home entertainment distribution agreement with Venvendi Entertainment and a first-look deal with Levity Entertainment for half-hour comedies.
CTV completes indie production unit overhaul, orders Saving Hope
CTV augments SVP Corrie Coe’s team with promotions and a new hire, and orders up a full season of Toronto-based medical drama Saving Hope.
Cineflix Studios names Miura Kite as EVP, development
The former Playtone exec will be based out of its new L.A. office, leading scripted development on the prodco’s U.S. side.
Lisa Wookey promoted at eOne Television
The Toronto-based exec will continue touting a growing eOne TV slate that includes The Firm, Rookie Blue and Call Me Fitz.
Fall TV: Social hits and misses
US-based Networked Insights reports Revenge and Up All Night are among the shows getting the most social buzz.
Statscan: domestic broadcasters staged a rebound in 2010
In its latest industry snapshot, the government statistics agency points to private broadcasters’ recovery from the 2008-09 economic slowdown.
In the writers room with Rob Sheridan
Playback catches up with the Canadian expat on his two new comedy projects with ABC and how he landed them.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV shows
The Big Bang Theory maintains its top position for the week of Oct. 17 to Oct. 23, 2011 in the BBM Canada ratings.
MTV orders pilot for a rejigged The Buried Life
The four Canadian creators of the inspirational reality TV series are at work on a new version of the MTV and MTV Canada show.
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