Corus names Hale VP of TV, head of programming, production

TORONTO - Corus Entertainment has hired Maria Hale as its vice-president, television, head of programming and production.Starting April 4, Hale will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction for Corus’ television programming decisions, including content production, acquisitions and distribution strategies across the company’s specialty and pay channels. She will report to Doug Murphy, EVP and president, television.“We’re excited to have Maria lead our talented programming team at Corus,” said Murphy in a statement on Monday. “Maria's breadth of experience in the industry coupled with her significant managerial talents and strategic insights into the ever evolving entertainment landscape make her the ideal...