Executive Editor, World Screen

November 22, 2019 Top Stories

Canada’s Channel Zero Opens Studio Division

November 22, 2019

The Canadian media company Channel Zero has launched Channel Zero Studios, which will develop and produce original scripted content for all platforms.

November 6, 2019 Top Stories

Julie Bristow to Exit Bristow Global Media

November 6, 2019

Julie Bristow, president and CEO of Bristow Global Media (BGM), is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities, with Marlo Miazga, currently VP of content, to step into the top role.

October 30, 2019 Top Stories

Bell Media & Warner Bros. Ink Deal for HBO Max Original Programming

October 30, 2019

Bell Media has secured a new long-term exclusive deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution that brings original programming from WarnerMedia’s HBO Max to Canada, starting in 2020.

August 14, 2019 Top Stories

Radio-Canada Appoints Dany Meloul as General Manager of Television

August 14, 2019

Dany Meloul has been named general manager of television at Radio-Canada, taking over from Dominique Chaloult after a short transition period.

August 9, 2019 Top Stories

CMF & IPF Team to Support Short-Form Content

August 9, 2019

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has aligned with the Independent Production Fund (IPF) for a development packaging program designed to support original Canadian short-form scripted series.

August 8, 2019 Top Stories

CMF Adds Chief Strategy Officer to Executive Team

August 8, 2019

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has brought on Kelly Wilhelm in the newly created role of chief strategy officer.

July 30, 2019 Top Stories

Jordan Banks Named President of Rogers Media, Rick Brace to Retire

July 30, 2019

Facebook alum Jordan Banks has been appointed president of Rogers Media, effective September 9, while Rick Brace, who has served in the role since 2015, will retire from the company at the end of the year.

July 24, 2019 Top Stories

Bell Media to Acquire V Network, Noovo.ca

July 24, 2019

Bell Media has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Groupe V Média to acquire the network V along with related digital assets such as the ad-supported VOD service Noovo.ca.

June 6, 2019 Top Stories

Canada’s CTV Slates New U.S. Series Stumptown, Bob Hearts Abishola

June 6, 2019

The 2019-2020 schedule of Canada's CTV features a bevy of brand-new U.S. series, among them the new Chuck Lorre sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.

May 31, 2019 Top Stories

Corus Grows Scripted Slate with Nurses, Departure

May 31, 2019

Corus Entertainment has revealed its 2019-2020 slate, which features 40 newly commissioned seasons and titles.

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