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CBC shifts Mr. D and The Ron James Show to Wednesdays
A spokesman said the pubcaster was making a “minor tweak” early in the winter season (Mr. D pictured).
PVR usage grows Cracked debut episode audience
One show, many audiences: The CBC cop drama adds to the industry debate that has broadcasters urging a look beyond overnight ratings to the audience impact of PVRs, online streaming and VOD usage.
Hockey Night in Canada scores with season opener
The show’s 60th anniversary pulled in record ratings for its afternoon and primetime games.
CBC’s Julie Bristow on Hockey Night in Canada’s return
The pubcaster will introduce a new second screen experience sponsored by Budweiser to engage fans as the 60th season of the NHL double-header returns to air.
Canadian Social TV top 3 – week of Jan. 6
To help readers get a better grasp of the impact of social media on Canadian-made TV programming, Playback has partnered with Seevibes to provide a weekly look at Canadian Social TV. This is the first installment.
CBC Cracked drama sold to Canal Plus in France
The French TV deal is expected to open the way to an American broadcast sale as the international roll-out of the homegrown drama picks up pace.
Where the puck drops for NHL season coverage
(UPDATED) CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada kicks off the shortened season this Saturday, while Sportsnet will broadcast 34 regular season Vancouver Canucks games starting Jan. 20 and TSN will broadcast 42 games starting Jan. 22.
Broadcasters under-funding western producers: Nordicity study
The commissioned report concluded Prairie producers are being short-changed by the CBC, the NFB, Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund and the Canada Feature Film Fund.
CBC acquires Everyone’s Famous web series for broadcast
Andrew Bush, Walter Forsyth and Angus Swantee are shooting the hybrid comedy in Halifax, ahead of a February internet launch.
CBC shows off social TV apps for winter 2013 schedule
The pubcaster co-produced online and social media apps for a host of series, including Cracked, Mr. D (pictured) and Murdoch Mysteries.
NHL Lockout: What the deal means for the CBC
The new labour deal between the NHL and its players means TV hockey ad revenue will once again be flowing into the pubcaster’s coffers.
Playback’s top stories of 2012
(UPDATED) The effects and outcomes of our top stories of last year – including the BCE-Astral takeover deal, budget cuts at the CBC and new directions in TV and film – will continue to be felt throughout the industry in 2013.
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