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CTV’s Oscar ratings match 2012 numbers
The 2013 Oscar telecast peaked at around 7.2 million viewers when Christopher Plummer handed Anne Hathaway her best supporting actress trophy.
AMC threatens Rogers with blackout
As their carriage dispute goes public, the U.S. channel went online to warn subscribers they stand to lose access to new episodes of The Walking Dead, Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
Rogers searching for new CEO
The media group, which has released its Q4 results, has embarked on a international search for a new leader since current CEO Nadir Mohamed announced he will retire in 2014.
Shaw orders local version of Chopped reality series
The Canadian adaptation of the popular U.S. food competition series will bow winter 2014 on Food Network Canada.
Global Television draws three million viewers for Grammys
The viewership for the 55th edition of the music awards was down from last year’s 4.6 million Canadians.
Shaw Media’s Williams on the network’s fall season
The top network programmer says Global’s fall season momentum will carry through 2013, due to the network’s stable of existing primetime hits and its US supply deals.
Vision TV plans Conrad Black talk show
The 26-episode series, to be co-hosted by Denise Donlon, comes from Moses Znaimer’s ZoomerMedia.
CBC shifts Mr. D and The Ron James Show to Wednesdays
A spokesman said the pubcaster was making a “minor tweak” early in the winter season.
PVR usage grows Cracked debut episode audience
The CBC cop drama adds to the industry debate that has broadcasters urging a look beyond overnight ratings to the audience impact of PVRs, online streaming and VOD usage.
CTV reduces Big Bang Theory on Saturday nights as NHL returns
The CBS comedy is now airing at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, and it remains a top-rated series with its first episodes of 2013.
Global Television adds talent to Montreal and Maritimes morning shows
Richard Dagenais (centre) and ex-CTV Montreal News reporter Camille Ross (left) will host the new Montreal morning show, joined by weather specialist Jessica Laventure.
Hockey Night in Canada rolls out anniversary season
The pubcaster will introduce a new second-screen experience sponsored by Budweiser to engage fans as the 60th season of the NHL double-header returns to air.
OMNI.2 in Ontario gets all-multicultural makeover
From Jan. 21, the ethnic-focused schedule will add 35 hours of new content, including original multilingual documentaries and coverage of the Indian Film Industry Awards.
Cirque du Soleil to cut 400 jobs worldwide
The job losses follow the Quebec-based entertainment giant cutting five live shows in the last year and launching a content production arm with Bell Media.
Corus raises Q1 earnings, despite overall revenue fall
The indie broadcaster saw lower TV ad sales impact its revenue line, as higher radio numbers offset a fall in overall TV results.
