Kristin Brzoznowski

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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