Corus eyes more unscripted reality, lifestyle fare
by Nono Gheciu
The Canadian Press
May 16, 2024
TORONTO – New rules allowing Corus Entertainment to spend less on scripted drama and comedy shows will allow its channels to lean more into news, lifestyles and reality fare rather than “content that audiences don’t want to see,” says Troy Reeb, executive vice president of networks and content.
Reeb says the CRTC’s decision to grant the media giant’s request to reduce the amount it spends on so-called “programs of national interest” frees up about $35 million to devote to other genres of Canadian content for properties including Global Television, W Network, YTV and History.
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