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Deals: Gusto, CBC, Lionsgate, Marina Cordoni
CBC has acquired natural history series David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef (pictured), plus more deals of the week.
CBC preps addiction doc Wasted
The documentary from Mike Pond and Maureen Palmer will be supported by an interactive hub that aims to assist those affected by substance abuse.
Schitt’s Creek return pulls in 808K viewers
The first two episodes of season two aired back-to-back on CBC Tuesday evening.
CBC greenlights Anne of Green Gables copro
The series, created and written by Moira Walley-Beckett, is set to go to camera this spring.
CBC greets the new year with Hello Goodbye
After a lengthy departure delay, the Pearson airport-based docu-series lands on CBC this week. (Showrunner Mitch Gabourie and host Dale Curd pictured left and right, respectively.)
APTN, CBC pact on Taken doc series
APTN exec director of programming and scheduling Monika Ille on partnering with the pubcaster for the 13-part doc series.
CBC, Banijay’s Format Incubator greenlights first pilot
Production on the Frantic Films’ pilot is currently underway, and will air in March 2016.
Abby Ho tapped to lead CBC Fullscreen Creator Network
Ho steps up to oversee growth and development of the MCN at CBC.
First Generation, CBC developing Essex County
The award-winning graphic novel follows a family’s history.
Fall TV: News, comedy up at CBC, but drama drops off
CRO Jean Mongeau (pictured) on how the election and Blue Jays baseball impacted results at the pubcaster this fall.
Programmer of the Year: Sally Catto
Amidst two years of CBC corporate drama, Catto and her team developed a raft of new edgy series for 2015, proving the pubcaster could deliver on its premium-programming promise.
Metis filmmaker Gil Cardinal passes away
A previous winner of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Film and Television, Cardinal’s directing credits include CBC’s North of 60 and Big Bear.
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