Marise Strauss
Canwest wants Canadians to get gleeked
A newly green-lit reality series for Global asks Canadians to form singing clubs with their co-workers. Integration opps are available.
CTV sets Flashpoint date
The hit series returns for a third outing next month with a bevy of guest stars including Canuck TV veterans Victor Garber and Kelly Rowan.
The Hills finale rocks MTV
The series ender scores nearly half a million viewers on the specialty.
Solid launch for King’s Haven
The horror master’s Nova Scotia-set suspense series debuts to nearly 300,000 viewers on Showcase.
More Blue for Global, ABC
The Toronto cop drama receives a second season order three weeks into its run; Canwest says it is open to integration opps.
New World Cup highs for CBC
The final game between Spain and the Netherlands attracts a record 5.8 million viewers to the pubcaster.
Seven original dramas on Canwest slate
The broadcaster beefs up its Canadian contingent for Global and Showcase’s 2010-11 rosters, adding scripted series XIII and APTN’s Blackstone. Integration opportunities are available.
2.4 million for Germany vs. Spain
The semi-final game becomes the most-watched of the World Cup on CBC.
Dan bests Hiccups season ender
The CTV homegrown comedies will be back for a second outing, despite finishing below their season averages.
G20 boosts CP24 ratings
Protests and clashes with police during the summit set a new record for the Toronto news channel.
Ceeb scores with round of 16 openers
The crucial weekend games featuring US, Germany and England attract over two million viewers.
CTV turns TV Land into Comedy Gold
The Category 2 channel, skewed toward an older audience with a slate of retro programming, is being rebranded to better promote it to consumers.
Glee to step it up for round two
Series co-creator Ian Brennan says there are new characters and themes on tap for the breakout hit’s sophomore season.
Cup final captures 4 million on CBC
Wednesday’s game delivers the biggest audience ever for a US vs US team matchup, while ratings stateside are the highest since 1974.
Glee wraps with 2.5 million
The final episode of the hit show’s debut season bests its fall and winter averages.
