Corus confirms 50 Canadian original scripted movies

TORONTO – Corus Entertainment today announced a slate of 50 new original, scripted, made-for-television movies for its specialty channels. Corus has signed deals with Champlain Média, Neshama Releasing, and others for content to air on W Network, Lifetime, and Showcase “Made-for-television movies continue to captivate audiences across Corus’ specialty networks, complementing Hallmark Channel’s signature seasonal programming on W Network throughout the year,” says the company press release. “Most recently, eight of the 50 Corus original titles debuted as part of the most-watched annual holiday tradition, Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas,” it added. Additional premieres are still ahead across Lifetime, Showcase,...