Michael Goldsmith has been named the new director of original programming for Family Channel and Playhouse Disney Canada by parent company Astral Television Networks, according to Cynopsis.
Goldsmith previously worked as director of original programming for Teletoon.
His appointment takes effect Aug. 24, and he will oversee development production and launch of each channel’s original Canadian programming.
Among the shows already in production that Goldsmith will supervise are Overruled!, Connor Undercover, Angel on Campus, Justin Time and Stella and Sam.
