Toronto, Canada- Corus Entertainment’s W Network has been named Channel of the Year by Playback Magazine in their “Best of the Year” Winter 2015 issue. Key factors contributing to this is W Network’s strong original programming strategy, deep understanding of its women’s audience and efforts to push into digital content. “It is an honour to receive this recognition from Playback,” said John MacDonald, Executive Vice President, Television, Head of Corus … [Read more...] about Playback’s Channel of the Year
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Kin Community signs W Network Stars
Toronto, Canada − Corus Entertainment and Kin Community announced that W Network’s Maripier Morin (Hockey Wives) and Cheryl Torrenueva (Game of Homes) have signed on in partnership with Kin Canada to strategise the launch of their YouTube channels, Simply Cher Cher and Pardon My French, marking the first time Corus talent has been signed to Kin Community. Maripier and Cheryl each have a strong social media following across Twitter and Instagram in addition to their large … [Read more...] about Kin Community signs W Network Stars
Beyond Distribution acquires “Hockey Wives: Married To The Game”
Beyond Distribution announced the acquisition of Hockey Wives: Married To The Game for international launch at MIPTV. The reality documentary series follows the wives and girlfriends of some of the most celebrated and up-and-coming professional ice hockey players across North America. These women navigate the challenging lifestyles in this high stakes world with grace and humour. The deal is Beyond’s first deal with producers Bristow Global Media, based in Toronto. The eight episode series … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution acquires “Hockey Wives: Married To The Game”
Dairy Farmers of Canada partners with W Network
Toronto, Canada – This holiday season Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has partnered with W Network to sponsor the networks popular and beloved slate of holiday movies airing Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The unique initiative features hosted interstitials with W Network personality Josie Dye (Oh So Cosmo, 102.1 the Edge) and will drive awareness for the All You Need Is Cheese campaign. The sponsorship kicks off 4 December with the film, Surviving Christmas. “This … [Read more...] about Dairy Farmers of Canada partners with W Network
Production begins on W Network’s competition series
Toronto, Ontario – This September, production begins in Vancouver on W Network’s new event series Game of Homes renovation-reality show with the biggest prize of all – an entire house. This epic series follows four teams as they renovate four houses over four weeks to compete for the grand prize of a home and a plot of land to put it on. Produced by Great Pacific Media in association with W Network, Game of Homes includes eight one-hour episodes and is scheduled to air in March … [Read more...] about Production begins on W Network’s competition series
Beyond Distribution secures deals with major U.S. nets
Beyond Distribution has closed deals with Travel Channel, HGTV and Weather Channel. Three primetime factual series, BBQ Crawl, Love It or List It and Highway Thru Hell Season 2, have been secured across the three major broadcasters. Travel Channel has licensed BBQ Crawl. The programme premiered on Travel + Escape Canada and was produced by RTR Media Inc. The Weather Channel has secured the second series of Highway Thru Hell. The series is produced by Great Pacific Media Inc for Discovery … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution secures deals with major U.S. nets
