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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.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs
The Ryan Reynolds-starrer, Green Lantern, tops the charts for the week of Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, 2011.
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.
YouTube unveils 100 niche channels
Prodcos rolling out professionally created content via the site’s new channel lineup include Lionsgate, FremantleMedia and Vuguru.
ACTRA ratifies new labour deal with advertisers
Canadian actors voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new national commercial agreement with domestic advertisers and agencies.
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.
Parfit, Chisholm talk The Whale’s star-powered journey
Ahead of its theatrical release, directors Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit explain how a celebrity couple helped turn the once-TV-destined doc into a buzzed-about feature.
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 Comedy Network unveils a new look
The Bell Media specialty channel rolls out its refresh on Tuesday.
Nathan Morlando’s Edwin Boyd acquired by IFC Films stateside
The Scott Speedman-starrer about a true-life gentleman bandit is the latest TIFF title to secure U.S. distribution.
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.
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