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CRTC denies local program averaging bid by Bell Media, CBC
The twin bids sought to allow the broadcasters to spread their weekly local programming requirements on a quarterly, rather than weekly, basis throughout the broadcast year.
CBC town hall coming as ad revenue expected to dive
A report from Canadian Media Research Inc. projects that CBC’s ad revenue will be cut in half by 2015, following the loss of NHL broadcast rights.
Schitt’s Creek starts production, adds cast
The Eugene Levy-helmed comedy is shooting in Toronto through June and has added five key new cast members.
Recipe to Riches wraps first CBC season strong
The Loblaw-partnered show brought in more than 520,000 viewers for its final episode.
CBC gets into global format business with The Gurin Co.
The pubcaster will partner with L.A.-based Gurin to develop Canadian content as new formats for global distribution. (Gurin format Shark Tank pictured.)
CBC announces next-season pickups and renewals
New comedy Schitt’s Creek and drama Strange Empire are on tap, along with a full season for Canada’s Smartest Person and the addition of Frantic Films’ Of All Places.
What media execs want to see from the CBC
Media agency execs weigh in on how the pubcaster can change to meet the needs of Canadian viewers and advertisers after the loss of key programming.
CBC acquires Comedy on the Edge format
Frantic Films will produce the comic take on small towns in economic decline for the pubcaster, to debut in early 2015.
CBC cancels Cracked, Arctic Air
As the CBC faces the pending loss of NHL game revenues, it is seeking a new “balance of programming” Sally Catto, CBC’s head of scripted, tells Playback.
Kevin O’Leary, Bruce Croxon leaving CBC’s Dragons’ Den
Michael Wekerle and Vikram Vij will replace the departing venture capitalists on the popular reality series.
Wild Canada app ‘a new type of content’ for CBC
The Secret Location-produced companion app to the upcoming CBC documentary series functions like an extra episode, say producers.
Paralympics post strong opening weekend
Overall, 5.3 million Canadians have tuned in to the coverage at some point between Friday’s Opening Ceremony and Sunday evening.
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