Television
Citytv renews Hudson & Rex for season three
Production on the canine-police procedural is scheduled to begin next month.
TVA focuses on family-friendly fall season
Some returning shows have been pushed to winter 2021, while one show was cancelled all together due in part to production concerns.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire returns with a bang: Numeris
With some entertainment programs pulling in lower numbers, news is once again starting to overtake glitzy summer hits.
What Canadians are getting out of TV (and what they want)
Staying informed is important, according to a study by ThinkTV and Ipsos, but what Canadians really want is to relax and feel positive.
What’s satiating sports fans needs during the pandemic?
Subscriptions to paid services have declined by 57% last fall, according to the MTM, and e-sports are only appealing to 10% of sports fans.
Transplant takes it again: Numeris
Summer favourites America’s Got Talent and World of Dance also performed well.
Colette Watson to depart Rogers Sports & Media
Julie Adam will expand her role to include broadcast, filling the gap left by Watson.
ICYMI: Speaker’s Corner returns, RECMA issues a new debrief
Plus, production could resume soon in some provinces, but complications regarding insurance persist.
Desjardins strikes a “media-heavy” partnership to lift spirits
The “Send A Virtual Solo” initiative stages a virtual takeover of Bell Media properties.
Standard Media Index expands to Canada
CEO James Fennessy says the company, which provides ad spend data across various media, helps make agencies and media owners more competitive.
Transplant wins the week
Summer looks ready for fun and games, with two new game shows sweeping regional markets.
ICYMI: CSAs give out scripted TV awards
Plus, Audience Insights gets a new identity and Michael Enright gets a new gig.
Fall TV ’20: CBC showcases returning series, promotes flexibility for buyers
Despite production delays and some uncertainty, execs say the schedule is “fairly firm” and but it can adapt to a ‘just in time’ buying model.
Bell Media looks ahead to summer on CTV and TSN
Some sports, such as PGA Tour golf and NASCAR, will return to airwaves, albeit without live audiences.
9-1-1 finale takes it: Numeris
Some of the most popular shows of the spring have now concluded for the season.
