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CTV brings a morning news rush out West
Bell Media news exec Paul Rogers explains CTV’s programming strategy behind the national rollout of its new morning shows.
Fall TV: Why CTV’s Phil King is all smiles
CTV and CTV Two have seven of the top-10 rookie U.S. shows, and a strong returning bench, the network programming boss tells Playback Daily.
CBC, ITV sign new catch-up agreement for Coronation Street
CBC content exec Christine Wilson tells Playback that in today’s online world, a nine-month gap between UK and Canadian broadcasts is no longer an option.
William F. White names Paul Roscorla to top job
The Vancouver exec is promoted to EVP and COO, overseeing nationwide operations at the production equipment supplier.
CBC defies Quebecor Media, won’t take down web post
The pubcaster says it just printed the facts about its Quebec-based rival, and will defend itself against any lawsuit.
The Big Bang Theory proves itself with Canadian ratings
CTV says the series’ recent average of 4.01 million viewers posts a record for a continuing series on the Canadian TV dial.
Spencer ‘Spenny’ Rice developing comic doc on monogamy
The Breakthrough Entertainment project has been picked up by Movie Central and The Movie Network, with Kinosmith to release theatrically.
Actors’ Fund crosses borders to raise donations
The Canadian and U.S. arms of the organization are working together on the International Film and TV Charity Challenge.
Bell Media scores FIFA World Cup rights
The massive international sports property moves from its current home on CBC to Bell’s multi-channel universe.
X-Summit: Playing the Game of Thrones
Series co-producer Vince Gerardis and Cyanide Studio Montreal studio director Yves Bordeleau talk about bringing the epic tale into the gaming world.
Corus to bring ABC Spark to Canada
The Millennial-targeted channel is coming to Canada via a licensing agreement with Disney/ABC Television Group.
Paperny’s Consumed renewed on HGTV
The Shaw specialty has ordered up a second season of the reality-based series, which challenges the hoarding-prone to live lean.
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