Marise Strauss
Envelopes shrink 3 percent for 2010/11
Canwest and CBC see less cash, while CTV makes modest gain as the Canada Media Fund doles out dollars. English-language drama is set to get $57 million in funding.
Global, ABC set date for Rookie Blue
The drama formerly known as Copper will simulcast on Thursdays this summer.
Funding cuts could jeopardize CBC prime time
CBC says its prime-time shows may be in jeopardy following a $12.6 million drop in funding from the Canada Media Fund, which came into effect on April 1.
Discovery eyes new channels, more online
A new deal with Discovery Communications in the US sets the stage for more channels and expanded opportunity for cross-platform content sharing.
Cherry tops Shania, Céline
The CBC scores ratings success with a two-part mini about the popular hockey personality.
‘A’ scores with Dancing
CTV’s secondary channel nabs its biggest audience ever with season 10 debut of the reality dance competition.
Dragons capture 1.9 million
Lofty numbers for the Dragons’ Den season finale cap a strong fifth outing for the CBC reality show.
Global, TSN relishing Tiger bump
The image-tarnished linksman is expected to lift ratings upon return to the Masters, a move that has inventory ‘moving briskly,’ Global says.
Kids rise above Mosque
The sketch comedy troupe’s Death Comes to Town finishes ahead of the Regina-based sitcom.
House towers above Hiccups, Dan
Homegrown comedies are no match for the cantankerous doctor, as the medical drama returns with its highest-rated ep this winter.
Bridge can’t top Dan, Hiccups
Ratings for the premiere of CTV’s The Bridge indicate a good, but not stellar, start for heavily promoted cop show.
Big boost for Oscars
Sunday’s three-hour awardathon clocks in as CTV’s most-watched broadcast in 12 years.
Canwest bets on Wipeout
A Canadian version of the obstacle course show is set for TVtropolis in 2010, with sponsorship and branding opps available.
Asper bows out at Canwest
Annouced this morning, Canwest Global Communications CEO Leornard Asper resigns from his post.
Olympic push pays off for Hiccups, Dan
The latest shows from the Corner Gas gang are off to strong starts, bolstered by aggressive Olympics pre-promotion.
