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TVO greenlights kids factual series from Bristow Global Media
Set to premiere in 2018, Distribution360 will shop the format rights to the series internationally.
Jennifer Stewart upped at the Canadian Academy
The promotion comes as the Academy works to raise its own profile and that of Canadian talent.
DHX signs raft of broadcast deals for The Deep
The distributor has inked 16 new deals for season two of the CGI-animated series, a copro with Technicolor and A Stark Production.
Bell Media revenue up slightly in Q3
Advertising and subscription revenues were up in the quarter, helping to offset increased operating costs.
A 360 view of CreamVR’s growth strategy
CEO David Brady discusses how companion VR experiences like its Fear Thy Neighbour films will bring users to the tech.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 17 to 23, 2017
Amazing Race Canada is at #2, Private Eyes at #10, Saving Hope at #12 and Still Standing at #29.
TIFF ’17: 12 titles named to Platform program
World premieres include Michael Pearce’s Beast and Mike White’s Brad’s Status, though there are no Canadian projects in the lineup.
D Films expands into the TV, film production game
The Toronto-based company is moving beyond distribution, tapping veteran television and film producer Rob Merilees to head up the new division.
Broadcasters fire back at production industry’s CRTC appeal
Bell Media, Rogers and Corus have jointly taken out a full-page ad in the Hill Times asking the feds to maintain the commission’s English-language group licence renewal decision.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films July 21 to 27, 2017
De pere en flic 2 stays at #1, breaking $3 million at the box office in the process, followed by Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 at #2 and Un Sac De Billes at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films July 21 to 27, 2017
De pere en flic 2 is at #6, with Dunkirk at #1, and Spider-Man: Homecoming at #2.
CBC unveils new hosts for a refreshed version of The National
A team of four will lead the pubcaster’s flagship news show as of this November.
JFL names pitch competition winners
LoCo Motion-produced romantic comedy Hit On Me was among four projects to win at the Just For Laughs ComedyPRO pitching contest.
YouTube launches Cancon channel
Spotlight Canada will highlight top English and French Canadian YouTube creators and the most-watched videos in the country.
Global unveils fall premieres
Corus Entertainment fills out its schedule with new ventures from Will, Grace and other stars.
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