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As Robertson takes top TV gig at Shaw, Murphy steps up at Corus
TelevisionPaul Robertson’s new gig atop Shaw Global’s assets makes him the most interesting man in Canadian TV, and Doug Murphy fills his shoes at Corus.
Showcase to play Endgame
TelevisionThe Canwest channel has green-lit the one-hour drama about a crime-solving chess champion.
Kingdom comes to Vision
TelevisionThe British series starring Stephen Fry lands on Wednesday nights.
CRTC annual report: Revenues down for networks, up for ‘casters
TelevisionRecord losses continue to plague conventional TV sector, says CRTC report, but the picture looks much rosier for cable and satellite broadcasters.
Evil series shooting for Space
TelevisionThe comical CFC short Todd & The Book of Ultimate Evil finally makes the jump to TV, led by Dark Oracle‘s Alex House.
Networks exchange barbs, best wishes
TelevisionThe PR departments at Global and CTV end a battle of the press releases on a festive high note.
CRTC okays SexTV, Drive-In sale
TelevisionAs the cable channels move to Corus, $2.7 million is earmarked for new programming.
Radio takes a bite out of Astral
NewsThe media co’s final quarter earnings are down due to a charge on licenses, but finishes the year up 5%.
Gas stars reunite in Hiccups
TelevisionBrent Butt is to work on both sides of camera in new sitcom, playing life coach to Robertson’s high-strung kiddie author.
iPhone app streams pubcaster content
InteractiveRadioStreaming audio from radio and TV follows breaking news app for Blackberries.
