Tag: Television

All things Television from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

Thunderbird Entertainment opens new production hub in Ottawa

Thunderbird Entertainment Group has opened its new production hub in Ottawa. Atomic Cartoons Ottawa will work on high quality animation projects, under the leadership of Chris Wightman. One...

PHOTO GALLERY: Barb Williams and Ross Kentner among honourees at OAB...

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) handed out its annual awards Nov. 8 at the OAB Connection '18 Conference in Toronto. Among this year's honourees...

CBC exec Heather Conway exiting public broadcaster

Heather Conway, Executive Vice-President of CBC, has announced her departure from the public broadcaster to pursue other opportunities. She will remain in the role...

CRTC greenlights Stingray’s purchase of Newcap

The CRTC has approved Stingray Digital Group's purchase of Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited (NCCL) and its radio and television stations for $523,949,242. In addition to the...

The Shape of Water, Alias Grace win big at DGC Awards

Oscar-winning feature film The Shape of Water and television miniseries Alias Grace were the big winners at the 2018 DGC Awards. Handed out on Saturday night,...

Blue Ant Media acquires Toronto prodco Saloon Media

Blue Ant Media has announced its acquiring Toronto-based production company Saloon Media. Saloon Media’s Michael Kot (CEO), Steve Gamester (Executive Producer), Paul Kilback (Executive Producer) and...

#TV & #Film News – DHX Media refocuses, CraveTV ramps up...

DHX Media has concluded a strategic review, announcing that it's refocusing its content strategy on growing its WildBrain YouTube network and developing premium originals. As...

Canadian series challenging health trends set for Netflix premiere this month

A User's Guide to Cheating Death, a Canadian docuseries challenging health trends from laser fillers to holistic medicine, is set to premiere on Netflix...

TSN and CTV Saskatchewan airing Humboldt Broncos season opener commercial-free

TSN and CTV Saskatchewan will air Humboldt Strong - Humboldt Broncos Season Opener, live and commercial-free, Wednesday night (Sept. 12). The Humboldt Broncos will face the...

CFC unveils details of five-year Netflix partnership

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and Netflix have announced the official start of a new five-year partnership in support of Canadian talent. The Netflix-CFC Global Project partnership will use a model...