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Slice acquires TBS reality show King of the Nerds
The series sees 11 people compete in teams and on their own to see who’s the biggest geek.
Rogers Media to launch City Montreal on Feb. 4
The conversion of Metro14 Montreal comes as the near-national network rebrands as part of a national marketing makeover (Seed pictured).
CTV’s Phil King on staying on top in Canadian TV
“I know how competitive [Keith Pelley] is, and he’s lit a fire under City and Rogers Media,” King said of new-found battle in Canadian primetime.
Astral, Shaw report Q1 results with TV ad revenue stability
Both media groups reported higher TV ad sales, despite an uncertain economic climate.
CTV orders full seasons of Played, Satisfaction
The Bell Media channel welcomes the cop drama and comedy to its slate, and is hoping for more Flashpoint-level numbers from Played.
CTV’s Super Bowl, NFL playoff telecasts to hit the web
An exclusive deal with the NFL will see Bell Media live stream the events on CTV.ca. as the media group’s multi-platform strategy continues to evolve.
Three new faces on The Real Housewives of Vancouver
Slice seeks new on-air relationships and drama for its adaptation of the global franchise.
CBC shows off social TV apps for winter sched
The pubcaster co-produced online and social media apps for a host of series, including Cracked, Mr. D and Murdoch Mysteries.
NHL Lockout: What the deal means for the CBC
The new labour deal between the NHL and its players means TV hockey ad revenue will once again be flowing into the pubcaster’s coffers.
Sportsnet takes Tour de France rights from 2014
The sports specialty channel adds the prestigious race to its expanding lineup of pro cycling broadcasts.
How Rogers Media grew its audience in fall 2012
Network programming boss Malcolm Dunlop on how Citytv finished the season up 17% year-on-year in the 25 to 54 demo and with a 5.7% audience share in English TV.
Careless Teens kicks off 2013 on MTV Canada
The specialty channel’s winter schedule includes rookie series Buckwild and Washington Heights.
Global takes The Morning Show national for winter 2013
Shaw Media also unveiled details of its upcoming Big Brother Canada, which will launch Feb. 27 and air three nights a week on Slice.
Corus defends OWN Canada’s learning mandate
The Canadian licensee of the network debated with the CRTC what TV educational content looks like, and how it can be increased on the specialty network.
No more The L.A. Complex for MuchMusic
Bell Media confirmed Monday it will not be ordering more episodes of the homegrown soap.
