Sean Davidson
Ten licences for ATN
The CRTC has granted licences for ten new digital channels to Asian Television Network, covering movies, sports and music.
No new media regulation, says CRTC
Gatineau will stay away from new media for at least another five years, but calls for a broader, national strategy to keep Canada competitive in the digital marketplace.
Roughly 180 leaving CBC
CBC’s English language operations are set to downsize by up to 180 employees this week, about half the number originally anticipated.
Stations going for $1 each
The media co on Friday accepted an offer from Shaw to buy two stations in Ontario and one in Manitoba for a dollar a piece.
Producers, ACTRA close to new contract
Producers and actors emerged from talks Friday with words of co-operation and maintaining, for the most part, status quo.
Astral defies the economy with 50th consecutive growth Q
While revenue was up last Q, consolidated net earnings from Astral’s continuing operations for the quarter were flat at $28.9 million, due in part to a $2.7 million restructuring of its radio division following its purchase of Standard in 2007.
TV ads paid off for Corus
Advertising targeted to women has paid off nicely for the media co’s TV division.
Joost makes Peace
A new partnership with Peace Point Entertainment brings series to an expanded online audience.
OLN looks to laugh it up and share the puck
Rogers has filed a request with the CRTC to add more sports, as well as comedy – from sitcoms to stand-up – to its list of acceptable categories.
Costello to follow Flashpoint
CTV’s new Spectacle will see Elvis Costello interview musicians and other notable guests, starting with his exec producer Elton John.
Citytv picks up new Leno
As Jay finally hands off The Tonight Show to Conan, and Jimmy steps in on Late Night, prime time is invaded by one of the late-night kings and his signature Tonight bits, and may never be the same…
Dance Canada repartners with CTV
The hit show is slated to waltz its way back onto Canadian screens this fall.
Important buy for Comedy
A new series by The Daily Show alum hits Comedy next Wednesday.
Rogers to launch news channel
Another 24-hour news channel is hitting Toronto.
Stations rechristened as Joytv
Following a licence rewrite, the Vancouver and Winnipeg S-Vox outlets will add simulcasts of, among other popular fare, Smallville and 60 Minutes.
