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U.S. cable net Pivot takes Little Mosque
The scripted comedy (pictured) will be available via the new cable network’s linear streaming or mobile on-demand services.
CBC brings back Battle of the Blades
The pubcaster has confirmed the reality show is back as part of its fall slate of shows, as it rolls out the list of returning titles.
Industry gets social with branded content: BCON Expo
From previewing new shows like The Social to discussing how brands can partner with popular bands, the inaugural event explored the past, present and future of branded content in Canada.
How David York’s The Beetles are Coming has ecological lessons
The Toronto filmmaker captures for the CBC’s The Nature of Things the bark beetle as it leaves whole swathes of British Columbia’s pine forests dead, brown and barren.
CBC unveils branded entertainment initiative
Brands and indie producers are urged to pitch ideas for new shows to the program, which was announced at the BCON Expo held in Toronto Thursday.
ReelzChannel buys Cracked drama for U.S. market
The sale of the White Pine Pictures police procedural follows a promotional push at MIPCOM for the Canadian import.
DHX mobilizes Canadian efforts, signs Blackberry deal
DHX Media is widening its Canadian footprint with a number of deals across TV, home entertainment and digital platforms, including a deal with mobile platform Blackberry for 1,000 episodes of kids’ programming.
CBC, TLC pick up Mentorn’s Pistorius doc
Along with CBC and U.S. net TLC, a host of other international broadcasters have all acquired Mentorn Media’s quick turnaround doc (pictured) on Oscar Pistorius and the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
CBC-Radio Canada and NFB pact with Via Rail
The on-train entertainment programming will include TV newscasts, documentaries and animation, with more content to be added in the future.
Canadian Screen Awards averages 756,000 viewers
According to BBM Canada, a total of 2.9 million Canadians overall took in at least part of the two-hour broadcast.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Feb. 17
This week, Degrassi‘s episode that addressed suicide garnered a strong response on Twitter and Facebook.
Jay Baruchel to present trophies at Canadian Screen Awards
Meg Tilly, Brad Smith and Kim Coates will also introduce categories at the industry kudosfest, to air on the CBC on March 3 (Baruchel pictured).
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