Articles Tagged ‘History’

Corus unveils 35 greenlights, renewals for lifestyle, factual, kids
The broadcaster kicks off Canadian upfronts with new and renewed series for its channels HGTV Canada, HISTORY, Food Network Canada, Adult Swim, YTV and Treehouse.

Corus launches new TV app with ad opportunities
All of Corus’ channels will come together under one umbrella, with some content made free to view.

Upfronts ’19: Lineups for HGTV, Food Network Canada and more
Plus, the future of Adult Swim takes shape.

Vikings renewed for sixth season
Corus Entertainment’s History has ordered 20 additional episodes of the hit show.

Corus eyes VR with Vikings app launch
The show’s new VR experience will be available through mobile VR, which is currently the most popular delivery mechanism for the immersive medium.

ICYMI: History buzzes with Bud Dynasty, jobs saved at Vancouver Sun
In case you missed it: A banner year for The Walrus and L’Actualité, a new feature on Facebook messenger and new agreement for the Vancouver Sun.

History announces digital and linear Canada 150 titles
The Corus-owned specialty network has announced three new unscripted series, including the socially shareable Thank You Canada.

ICYMI: Josh Donaldson to make acting debut on History, Facebook dives into journalism
In case you missed it: History is hoping the Jays’ third-baseman is as popular on the small screen as he is on the field, Fido is delivering Viceland for free to its customers and Facebook is laying out more plans to curb fake news.

History’s Vikings renewed
The top-rated specialty drama will return in 2017 with a new star in its midst.

Vikings building momentum in season four
Total numbers from the History series’ February premiere are up 32% year-over-year in Canada.

Vikings to capitalize on Jays fever
The History drama is expanding its target demo by adding a special guest star to its fourth season.

Fall TV: Global TV’s demo-targeting pays off
Reading the season’s tea leaves with Christine Shipton, who argues the new TV landscape calls for a look beyond overall AMA.

ICYMI: Cundari names a president, Bell’s CraveTV debut
In case you missed it: Cundari has named Jennifer Steinmann as president and CraveTV is debuting Letterkenny ahead of linear.

Upfronts 2015: Shaw adds 80 to specialty slate
From Walmart branded content on Food Network Canada, to programs about first dates and small living spaces, Shaw has rolled out its 2015/16 specialty slate.

Shaw Media orders fourth season of Vikings for History
The History series will shoot an unspecified number of new episodes in spring 2015.