John Morayniss

Entertainment One acquires Renegade83

eOne has acquired a 65% stake in the California-based prodco behind Naked and Afraid (pictured).

Mary Ann Turcke on strategy: ‘pick a screen, fill it with goodness’

Bell Media’s Turcke and Corus Entertainment’s Doug Murphy talk to Content Industry Connect attendees on following audiences and distribution challenges.

CFC, eOne launch TV adaptation program

The program aims to fast-track adaptations of existing IP into television series that have a strong potential to succeed internationally.

Jocelyn Hamilton named president at eOne TV Canada

The former VP programming and original production at Corus Entertainment has taken the top job at eOne TV in Canada.

Syfy picks up season three of Bitten

Bell Media’s Space announced a third season of the supernatural thriller series in May.

Cameras set to roll on season four of Saving Hope

Production on 18 episodes of the CTV original medical drama kicks off June 1 in Toronto.

John Morayniss renews long-term deal at eOne Television

The Los Angeles-based exec will lead the indie studio’s TV arm through 2018.

MIPCOM: John Morayniss on refocusing CanCon, TV regs

The eOne TV boss tells Playback Daily new technologies mean old rules restrict creativity and Canadian industry growth, and must change.

VIFF, SXSW pact on gaming panel collaboration

Assassin’s Creed writer Cory May of Ubisoft will discuss video game writing at the West Coast film festival’s upcoming industry conference.

ION boards season three of Saving Hope

The U.S. channel will be the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for current and future seasons of the medical drama.

DirecTV renews Vancouver-shot Rogue for third season

eOne received an order for another 20 episodes of the suspense drama. (Rogue star Thandie Newton pictured)

eOne to develop, produce Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects

The one-hour serialized drama is based on red-hot Gone Girl author Flynn’s 2006 debut novel.