By Ahmad Hathout
Corus is preparing to pull the plug on a handful of children’s services come September 1, Cartt has learned, amid the company’s pursuit to cut down on costs and as the CRTC weighs what to do about such at-risk programming.
Corus has told distributors that Disney XD, Disney Jr., Disney French (La Chaine Disney), Nickelodeon, and ABC Spark will be pulled at the start of the new broadcast year, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told us, which was then confirmed by Corus.
“Corus regularly reviews its portfolio of channels to ensure we are meeting the evolving…
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By Connie Thiessen
TPX (The Podcast Exchange), the Toronto-based podcast advertising reseller and branded content producer, has sent a letter to creditors notifying them that the company plans to file a notice of intention (NOI) under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
The NOI buys the company time to develop a proposal to its creditors as it works to stabilize the business, giving it an initial 30-day stay of proceedings as it works to ensure suppliers are paid so it can continue operating.
Founded in 2017 by Jean-Marie Heimrath (who retired as founding CEO in 2021) and Jeff Ulster (who…
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By Connie Thiessen
Travis Dhanraj has officially exited the CBC, blasting the public broadcaster on his way out the door, saying he has been “systematically sidelined, retaliated against, and denied the editorial access and institutional support necessary to fulfill my public service role.”
Dhanraj quietly disappeared from CBC News Network and his show Canada Tonight with Travis Dhanraj – which launched in January 2024 – last year.
The network ushered in new primetime Ian Hanomansing vehicle, Hanomansing Tonight, in February in the same time slot, renewing questions about where Dhanraj was and fuelling speculation that his…
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By Ahmad Hathout
The public broadcaster and a trade group representing independent producers are floating the use of platform home pages as a possible way to amplify the discoverability of Canadian content.
Representatives from CBC/Radio-Canada said Wednesday that the CRTC should ensure that discoverability and marketing of such content are not counted toward distributors’ contribution requirements, including both the base financial component and traditional Canadian programming expenditures (CPE). The reason, according to CBC execs, is that vertically integrated broadcasting giants already support discoverability and promotion of CanCon “as a regular course of their business.”
Indeed, VIs including Bell and Rogers have said…
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CBC last week unveiled its Canada Day programming lineup offering a full day of special content July 1 across its platforms, celebrating and showcasing the country and its people, its artists and great achievers.
CBC’s Canada Day coverage will be available on CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, CBC Music, the CBC News YouTube channel and CBC News streaming channels.
CBC News will provide live coverage from locations across the country, beginning at 6 a.m. ET. on CBC News Network and CBC streaming platforms (starting at 8 a.m. ET on…
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National public broadcaster CBC announced Monday it is marking National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with original and special programming that showcases the perspectives and experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, CBC TV and CBC Gem will broadcast and stream a selection of Indigenous-led documentaries, films and series throughout the day and late night on Saturday, June 21.
Included in the lineup is Resonate: Songs of Resilience, which begins streaming June 21 on CBC Gem and CBC…
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Bell Media announced Monday it is making a strategic investment in Blink49 Studios, the independent production company founded in 2021 by former Entertainment One executives, including John Morayniss who serves as the studio’s CEO.
Headquartered in Toronto and with offices in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Blink49 is already backed by global producer and distributor Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content).
As part of its investment, made through Bell Ventures, Bell Media alongside Fifth Season is striking a production and global distribution partnership with Blink49, aimed at growing the studio’s…
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By Ahmad Hathout
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) late last week denied leave to appeal applications challenging the upholding of a ruling that allows the formation of a class of plaintiffs in Quebec to file a lawsuit against Apple and Samsung for alleged phone radiation harm.
The two largest smartphone manufacturers in the world argued in their submissions to the SCC that allowing the authorization of the class of plaintiffs to bring the companies to court for punitive damages based on what they called unfounded claims of RF harm would challenge – and effectively render useless –…
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CBC on Wednesday announced applications are now being accepted for the third round of AccessCBC, a national program that provides pre-development training, mentorship and financing support to Deaf and disabled creators.
CBC is once again collaborating with the Disability Screen Office (DSO) for the third edition of the program, which is adding a new podcast stream alongside the returning scripted comedy/drama, unscripted and kids programming streams.
The podcast stream will offer one selected individual a chance to work on CBC Podcasts’ Sickboy, to hone their audio production skills and help create…
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By Connie Thiessen
Alan Dark, chief revenue officer at Rogers Sports and Media, is exiting the company, confirmed a source to Broadcast Dialogue, Cartt’s sister publication.
He’ll remain with the company until the end of June.
Dark joined Rogers in 2014 as vice president of national sales, media, moving into the role of senior vice president, sales of Rogers Sports and Media sales division within seven months. He’d been senior vice president of revenue since 2020.
Prior to Rogers, Dark held sales, marketing and revenue roles with CBC, Bell Media, and CanWest MediaWorks.
Dark’s departure announcement comes just ahead of Rogers Sports and Media…
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