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September 17, 2021 14 hours ago

Bell specialty programs ranked highly in 25-54 age group, Numeris data says

TORONTO – Bell Media announced yesterday its specialty channels and programs were some of the most popular with adults aged 25-54 for the 2020-21 broadcast year on entertainment specialty TV, according... Continue Reading

September 17, 2021 14 hours ago

Thunderbird announces production has started on new lifestyle series

VANCOUVER – Thunderbird Entertainment’s unscripted division, Great Pacific Media (GPM), announced yesterday it has begun production on Gut Job in Toronto, in partnership with Corus Studios. “Gut Job (8x60) will... Continue Reading

September 17, 2021 18 hours ago

Sportsnet announces NHL regional broadcast schedules

TORONTO – Sportsnet today announced its regional broadcast schedules for the upcoming NHL season. The network is set to “deliver all 82 Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks games... Continue Reading

September 17, 2021 18 hours ago

SiriusXM Canada celebrates International Country Music Day

TORONTO – SiriusXM Canada is celebrating International Country Music Day today by launching Women of Country, a limited-run channel featuring stars including Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Mickey Guyton. Subscribers... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

CBC-Paramount+ drama starts production

TORONTO – Piazza Entertainment today announced today filming has begun in Manitoba and Ontario for Skymed, a new 10-episode original drama ordered by CBC and Paramount+. The show, created by... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Acorn TV now available to Optik TV subscribers

VANCOUVER – Telus announced today Optik TV customers now have access to AMC Networks’ Acorn TV, a streaming service that specializes in British and international television, on free preview. “Acorn... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Black Canadian history docuseries greenlit by CBC

CBC AND SHOWRUNNER Leslie Norville (below) announced yesterday the public broadcaster has greenlit eight-part docuseries Black Life: A Canadian History. Black Life “seeks to inform audiences of the vital role... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

BBTV launches Rights Management for Live Events

VANCOUVER – Media tech company BBTV Holdings announced today the launch of its Rights Management solutions for live events. “Rights Management for Live Events enables companies to generate more viewership,... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Blue Ant celebrates 10 years with new original productions

TORONTO – Blue Ant Media announced today 10 new and returning originals premiering on its Canadian specialty networks to mark its 10-year anniversary this September. “The new premium programming lineup... Continue Reading

September 16, 2021 2 days ago

Newcomers more likely to get news from social media than TV, MTM says

Over half have high level of trust in Canadian news outlets OTTAWA – Media Technology Monitor (MTM), released today its report MTM Newcomers 2021, which looks at the news habits... Continue Reading

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