Sean Davidson
Explosions light up CP24
The Toronto news channel set an all-time record following a fiery disaster in the city’s north end.
CBC, ABC committed for Life
Teen sweethearts get married at 18. Comedy ensues. And a U.S. net wants in on it.
CTV scoops ‘Hockey Theme’
A brewing cultural revolution was averted yesterday, when the private net nabbed the ditty while the public broadcaster kept dickering.
Tom Green to lead into Stewart, Colbert
The Daily Show and Colbert Report are joining the return to late night – without writers but with an assist on Comedy Network from a certain Ottawa comic.
CBC, CTV jump on iTunes bandwagon – finally
Little Mosque, Corner Gas, hockey and movies have been added to the long-neglected video section of the Apple media store, though there’s no sign of any new shows from Global.
Microsoft to go ‘Live’ in Canada
When download rental service Xbox Live arrives in Canada next week, major movie distributors will supply flicks, and marketers will be offered ad opps.
Rogers picks up Super Channel
The new pay-TV net has found a home with the cable giant.
English services integrated at CBC
The net’s English-language services are being integrated into the bailiwick of Richard Stursberg.
Fox backs Back To You
The Kelsey Grammer sitcom gets a full season order, plus change, despite sliding numbers in the US and on Global.
Motor City set for November
The six-part mystery series will face stiff competition in its Thursday night slot.
CTV snags new Kimmel game show
The no-brainer makes Deal or No Deal look like rocket science – but may turn out to be just as popular.
TV revenues top $6 billion
But a new study from StatsCan says private, conventional TV isn’t exactly prospering.
CBC buys chunk of Doc Channel from Corus
CRTC accepts assurances that digichannel will remain independent from the Ceeb, quelling fears of a docu-monopoly.
Meadowlands set for TMN/MC
It’s a classy thriller from the honcho who made hits out of Monarch of the Glen and Mrs. Brown.
Second time around for Ground
Home reno guru Debbie Travis will be back on air this month with a second and slightly tweaked season of From the Ground Up.
