Joanna Padovano Tong

MONTREAL: Former Endemol Shine executive Gary R. Carter has been appointed as MinorityVR's new senior creative and strategic advisor.

TORONTO: This year's Corus-CMF Page to Pitch program, developed by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Corus Entertainment, is now accepting applications from eligible producers.

OTTAWA: CBC has ordered brand-new seasons of the comedic shows Schitt's Creek, Mr. D, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report for 2016-17.

TORONTO: ole has renewed its global administration deal with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), which produces and distributes documentary films, animation, web docs and alternative dramas.

TORONTO: Corus Entertainment is expanding into live events with Corus Live, a new initiative that will use the company's TV, radio, digital and production expertise for live experiences across Canada.