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CBC Doc Zone takes on snake oil salesmen
Magical Mystery Cures, hosted by Quirks and Quarks’ Bob McDonald, examines nutraceuticals – the pills and potions that promise miracle results.
Dragons’ Den gets heated, as Lavalife’s Croxon steps in
W. Brett Wilson, who last week failed to agree terms to remain with Dragon’s Den as one of its five hosts, has challenged the Ceeb to retool the reality show.
Invading Racoon Nation takes months of trial and error
When indie filmmaker Susan Fleming and cameraman Nick de Pencier set out to reveal the hidden world of raccoons, their immediate problem was shooting a documentary about animals that only move about in pitch darkness.
CTV and CBC offer new mobile news services
CTV BC has kicked off a three-minute digital version of its local noon newscast designed specifically for smartphones; while the CBC intros a new site and mobile offering.
Don Cherry renews with CBC for another year
The signing will give the CBC a chance to bid on renewing its NHL broadcast contract in the fall of 2013 with the popular hockey pundit on board.
Anton Leo to Just For Laughs comedy festival
The CBC has lost long-time comedy exec Anton Leo to the Just For Laughs festival.
Lacroix committed to working with indie producers
CBC president Hubert Lacroix says he wants independent producers to help audiences “get closer to their Bobino.”
CBC gives new-season orders for 17, picks up new series
The CBC has ordered a new comedy starring Canadian comic Gerry Dee from Topsail Entertainment, as well as series from Rhombus Media, Take 5 Productions, Wide-Eyed Entertainment and 11 Entertainment.
CBC and ACTRA seal new labor deal
ACTRA members have ratified a new collective agreement for the CBC’s radio and TV services.
CBC looks for greater return on programming investment
Lights! Cameras! Bean counters! The CBC/Radio Canada is to take a financial yardstick to its TV, radio and online services to ensure it gets the best return on its programming investment.
Genies return to network
It’s been a big year for Canadian film; big enough that the Genies are back on network. The 31st Annual Genie Awards in Ottawa will be broadcast live on CBC this year: Thursday, March 10, time TBD.
Lively Media to produce CBC and Investigation Discovery docs
Fresh from helping produce CTV’s business comedy series Stock and Awe, indie producer Leanna Crouch has inked deals to produce two one-hour documentaries for the CBC’s fitness sidebar, and a one hour pilot for Investigation Discovery in the U.S. and Canada.
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