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Layoffs confirmed at Bell Media
The news comes after the company cancelled long-running series Daily Planet and InnerSpace.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand May 15 to 21, 2018
Lost in Space comes in at #1, followed by Trailer Park Boys at #3 and Star Trek: Discovery at #4.
B.C. producer Arvi Liimatainen dies at 68
During a career that spanned four decades, Liimatainen worked on Canadian films and TV series including CBC dramas Da Vinci’s Inquest and Intelligence.
Deals: Bravo, Raven Banner, Blue Ant Media
Canadian writer/director Larysa Kondracki serves as showrunner on the Australian drama Picnic At Hanging Rock, which debuts on Bravo next month, plus more.
Netflix backs National School of Humour screenwriting program
The new initiative is part of the $25 million development fund that Netflix pledged to invest in Canadian creators and talent.
Upfronts ’18: CBC debuts 17 new series
New shows from Temple Street Productions, Circle Blue Entertainment and Don Carmody TV join the primetime lineup, alongside the return of Street Legal.
CRTC names Christianne M. Laizner vice-chairperson of telecom
Laizner, who recently served as interim telecommunications vice-chairperson, is the first woman to fill the role on a permanent basis.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 7 to 13, 2018
Big Brother Canada breaks the top 15, followed by MasterChef Canada at #20.
Spin Master’s Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets among Nickelodeon renewals
The U.S. network also greenlit a second season of 9 Story Media’s Top Wing.
Daily Planet to end after 23 years
Bell Media said the cancellation reflects the financial pressures of increasing competition and regulatory uncertainty.
Global sets summer schedule
The network will debut one new series, alongside a number of returning shows including Private Eyes and ratings juggernaut Big Brother.
In brief: United We Fan to make U.S. debut at AFI Docs
Plus: Inside Out introduces its inaugural Innovation Award, Canadian projects head to the New York Television Festival and more.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films May 11 to 17, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War takes the top spot, followed by Life of the Party coming in at #2 and I Feel Pretty landing at #3.
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