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Corus Entertainment
Discovery+ to launch in Canada this month
The Oct. 19 launch will see more than 60,000 episodes of content available to subscribers, with a major Canadian broadcaster on board as a marketing partner.
Departure season three rolls in Newfoundland
Eric McCormack joins the cast for the third season with Jackie May serving as showrunner.
Two renovation series get the greenlight at HGTV Canada
Corus Studios has commissioned Pamela Anderson’s Home Reno Project and Hoarder House Flippers, and added to its international sales team.
Corus revenue up 15% in Q3; dips 1% for year-to-date
The media company’s consolidated revenue was $403 million for the quarter, as TV ad revenue climbed 22% compared to last year’s pandemic-hit third quarter.
Foundation of an animation nation: Nelvana @ 50
From Playback magazine: Since its formation in 1971, Nelvana has helped establish Canada as a global superpower in the field of animation.
How Corus is moving forward in the new normal of today’s media landscape
EVP broadcast networks Troy Reeb tells Playback Daily how Corus is maintaining its place as a competitive Canadian broadcaster in the face of mounting challenges at home and abroad.
Upfronts ’21: Family Law hits primetime for Global’s 2021/22 season
Corus Entertainment also announced a new roster of Peacock original series acquisitions across its specialty channels, including W Network, Showcase and Slice.
Global sets summer lineup; Private Eyes to end with fifth and final season
After a 60-episode run, the Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson-starring detective series will reach its conclusion later this summer.
Upfronts ’21: Family Law, Departure renewed at Global
The scripted dramas have been renewed for second and third seasons, respectively, as part of Corus’ 2021/22 slate.
Corus unveils 35 greenlights, renewals for lifestyle, factual, kids
The broadcaster kicks off Canadian upfronts with new and renewed series for its channels HGTV Canada, HISTORY, Food Network Canada, Adult Swim, YTV and Treehouse.
Bell Media drama production execs depart
Updated: Recent Bell Media production and programming exits have led to new executive appointments at CBC and Corus Entertainment.
So.da harnesses trending data for new digital-first series
The five new in-house produced shows are creator-focused and will live across so.da’s social and digital platforms.
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