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Rogers launches Sportsnews
The barker channel, available to Rogers digital cable customers, will promote sports content available on Rogers Cable channels.
Tribeca Festival chooses Quebec director for All-Access Program
Jeff Barnaby will receive on-going support for his upcoming feature Rhymes For Young Ghouls from the prestigious New York City film festival.
MTV scores with two new original series
The premiere episodes of MTV Creeps and Jersey Shore at Sheena’s House rank high for the Bell Media channel.
Shaw Communications posts higher Q1 earnings, despite ‘volatile’ market
The cable giant posted a first-time contribution from Shaw Media, the broadcast division carved out of the former Canwest Global Communications Corp.
Arctic Air premieres to over a million
The CBC show starring Adam Beach nets almost as many viewers as Mr. D on Monday night.
Shaw Media eyes new 24-hour B.C. news channel
Global BC’s Kenton Boston tells Playback Daily about plans for all-news service, for which an application has been filed with the CRTC.
ACTRA Toronto award noms announced
Nominated actors include Flashpoint‘s Cle Bennett, Down the Road Again‘s Jayne Eastwood and Stella and Sam‘s Robbie Fitzroy for voice.
FX Canada acquires Russell Brand talk show for spring debut
The live comedy show from FX Productions will feature the British actor’s commentary on contemporary politics and popular culture.
DHX secures more licence and merch deals for Rastamouse
New licencees for the stop-motion preschool property include Trademark Collections and Ty UK.
Yowza signs TV deal for Chirp
The Toronto-based animation studio is collaborating with CBC Television and Chirp mag publisher OwlKids to develop the preschool TV series.
Mr. D kicks off to 1.2 million viewers
The pubcaster’s winter season sees strong ratings, including Marketplace‘s highest rated show in a decade.
Maurice Boucher joins the CMF
The former Tele-Quebec chief of public and media relations will join the Canada Media Fund team effective immediately.
Shaw-Hot Docs Fund announces $198,000 in grants and loans
Eleven projects have been selected for the Shaw Media-Hot Docs Fund’s latest round, including Ann Shin’s The Defector: Escape From North Korea.
Lazhar picks up more kudos with TFCA win
The Toronto Film Critics Association has selected Philippe Falardeau’s film for the $15,000 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award.
Walrus TV launches
A partnership between Walrus magazine and broadcaster High Fidelity will see original programming air on HD channel eqhd and online at Walrustv.ca.
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