Television
Evil series shooting for Space
The comical CFC short Todd & The Book of Ultimate Evil finally makes the jump to TV, led by Dark Oracle‘s Alex House.
Three sci-fi favourites return to A
FlashForward, V and Fringe are back with new episodes. FlashForward and V will be preceded by recaps to refresh viewers’ memories.
Fresh TV goes social with Twitter, blog
Toronto’s Fresh TV is launching its first interactive character Twitter account, penned by Stoked scribe Fin McCloud, as well as a new blog.
Corus gets sweet with cupcakes, bikinis
Debuting in April, the channel’s new show Ashley Paige: Bikini or Bust offers multiple opportunities for multi-platform sponsorship, while over on W, The Cupcake Girls debuts next month with a 13-part new series.
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.
Quebec says more cheese, please!
The first phase of a Cossette campaign includes magazine advertorial and 15-second teaser spots to underscore the role that cheese plays in Quebecers’ everyday lives.
Goldman Sachs moves to block Shaw deal
Canwest’s jilted partner claims ‘remarkable abuse’ of creditor protection by Shaw and bondholders. The debt-laden broadcaster has also reportedly sold its corporate jet.
PHD takes Internationalist Grand Prix
Three Canadian agencies take home a total of seven Internationalist Awards for Innovation in Media.
Goldman Sachs asks appeal court to kill Canwest sale
The Wall Street investment bank, a financial partner of Canwest, asks the Ontario Court of Appeal to reconsider other restructuring proposals.
Family Channel shines with Superstar Spring
The Astral-owned channel launches a host of special programming to entertain the kids during March break, supported with a promotional campaign and a contest that includes online ad opps.
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.
Showcase pwns with QR codes and Xbox
The channel supports the debut of new gaming-themed show, Pure Pwnage, with a multi-platform promotional campaign targeting Canadian gamers.
Big boost for Oscars
Sunday’s three-hour awardathon clocks in as CTV’s most-watched broadcast in 12 years.
Colorectal Cancer Association launches cheeky new campaign
A full-blown viral, social media, TV, OOH and print campaign urges cancer prevention through screening. There’s also an ingenious Facebook application that turns your Facebook portrait into your backside on Mar. 31.
Survivor, 24 only dramas in top 10 during Olympics: BBM
TV’s usual top dramas fade into the background as the Olympics lead every night.
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