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Bravo acquires 19-2 from Sphere Media Plus and Echo Media
The French-to-English TV adaptation of a popular Quebec cop drama will be broadcast in early 2014.
Fremantle Corporation inks digital deals
The Toronto-based company expands its catalogue in the digital arena through deals with FilmOn, Hulu and Hoopla (World of Wonders pictured).
CHCH announces Channel Zero Digital and a new fall lineup
New additions to the fall line-up and a growing online presence were announced Tuesday to celebrate the Hamilton network’s 60th year (Spin Off pictured).
Banff: Americans more willing to work with Canadians on TV copros
“For the first time, you will see the shows treated the exact same way as shows we develop,” NBC Entertainment president of planning Jeff Bader (pictured) told a festival panel, of working with foreign partners.
Shaw partners with Royale for commercial-length game show
ET Canada will air the finale of the company’s Golden Kittens Search during a 90-second commercial break at the start of July.
Industry orgs launch national marketing initiatives
A national strategy called Eye on Canada will promote Canadian content and talent, while a new mentorship program will help producers learn the art of marketing.
Michael Maclear’s risks and rewards
The broadcast news icon and documentarian will be honoured June 13 with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Journalism Foundation.
Banff: CRTC’s Blais on updating TV sector regulations
CRTC chair Jean-Pierre Blais (pictured) told festival delegates that the Canadian regulatory framework needs to shift from rules to outcomes, and constraint to choice.
Super Channel expands supply deal with U.S. premium channel Starz
The Canadian pay TV operator will secure for its subscribers original series like Da Vinci’s Demons, Magic City (pictured), The White Queen and Black Sails.
Proper Television acquires BuzzTaxi
The move comes as the Toronto-based factual producer expands into content distribution.
CMF supports 19 diverse projects with $7.8M
The new Anglophone Minority Program disbursed funds to six projects, and 13 projects in the Francophone Minority Program also received funding.
Channel Zero acquires andPOP
The broadcaster is keeping andPOP’s CEO Robert Ostfield (pictured) on to head up the recently launched Channel Zero Digital arm, which will house the newly acquired properties.
Syndicado inks acquisition deals with Buck, Tell Tale
The digital distributor and aggregator also struck a deal with Paris-based indie documentary distributor Java Films this week (Buck Productions’ Petal Pushers pictured).
Nelvana extends Beyblade franchise with three new TV series
The latest spin-off series are Beyblade: Shogun Steel (pictured), BeyRaiderz Shogun and BeyWarriors Cyborg.
Tatiana Maslany wins CCTA for Orphan Black
The Canuck actress (pictured) also received a nod in this year’s Television Critics’ Association awards, along with Orphan Black, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and William Shatner.
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