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Mary Kills People, Cardinal returns set for January
On the back of strong critical reception and significant international sales, the hour-long dramas are returning to Global and CTV, respectively.
Vice: too niche for TV?
The Vice brand has a large and rabid digital following, but TV is a different animal. Media experts weigh in on the challenges facing the brand in the space.
Ex-Disney exec to lead Guru’s production team
The prodco has brought on former Disney exec Kara Lord Piersimoni as VP of production, as well as ex-Spin Master brand manager Daniel Rattner.
Cineflix looks to connect the global dots with new company
The Montreal-based firm has tapped Pablo Salzman to lead the copro-focused subsidiary, Connect3 Productions.
Movie theatre revenues hit $1.8B in 2016: Stats Can
Box office sales increased marginally from 2014, according to the biennial report, with concession sales jumping 7.5%.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Nov. 21 to 27, 2017
Frontier is at #10, with Stranger Things at #1 and Marvel’s The Punisher at #2.
Rogers to end support for Viceland: report
The channel, originally launched in 2015, had 1.5 million subscribers last year and posted a loss of nearly $2.5 million.
New commissioner for Ontario appointed at CRTC
Toronto lawyer Monique Lafontaine, who has previously served as director of regulatory affairs at the DGC, has signed on for a five-year term beginning in January.
Orphan Black gets Japanese remake
The original, produced by Boat Rocker Studios’ Temple Street, ended its five-season run this summer.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 13 to 19, 2017
Murdoch Mysteries is at #20, with The Big Bang Theory at #1 and The Good Doctor at #2.
CBC Breaking Barriers fund names new senior director
Mehernaz Lentin will lead the fund for under-represented creators, replacing interim senior director Helen du Toit.
Telefilm’s Carolle Brabant set to retire in March 2018
The search is on for her successor, Telefilm told attendees of its public assembly, where the funder also discussed its annual results.
Muse-produced series in development with NBCUniversal
The drama project American Disaster was developed through the Montreal-based company’s L.A. office.
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