Mandatory carriage by no means a given: Scott
As the hearing for a multi-lingual TV service got underway, CRTC chair Ian Scott emphasized that the commission is not compelled to licence any of the applicants’ proposed services.
Look Mom’s Gary and His Demons heads to new territories
The animated adult comedy created by Cavendish‘s Mark Little has signed licences with broadcasters in Australia and Canada.
Sinking Ship’s Odd Squad ‘adds’ another season at KiKA
The German kids broadcaster has picked up the award-winning STEM series’ second season to air in late 2019.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Nov. 16 to 22, 2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald scores the top spot, followed by Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch at #2 and Bohemian Rhapsody at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Nov. 16 to 22, 2018
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch comes in at #1, followed by Les Salopes or the Naturally Wanton Pleasure of Skin and L’Amour at #2 and #3, respectively.
Photo gallery: CBC, CMF celebrate Women in Comedy
The evening saw Catherine Tait (CBC/Radio-Canada) and Valerie Creighton (CMF) among those celebrating the achievements of women in comedy with Ottawa’s political crowd.
‘Dragon’ sees exhibition opps in under-served Western markets
Guzzo Cinemas head Vince Guzzo says his role as a Dragons’ Den investor sparked interest in domestic expansion of his theatre chain.
The Canadians set to ‘Slamdance’
Among them is filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn and her project Impetus, which will screen in competition in the festival’s Narrative Features program.
Catherine Emond fills Mahe’s vacancy at Telefilm
The former Alliance Numerique executive director takes over the public and government affairs role following Jean-Claude Mahe’s retirement.
Projects for B.C., Irish copro fund announced
The NSI Totally Television-developed TV series Recovery from Samson Films and Goonworks Films is among the projects selected for the inaugural edition of the $150,000 fund.
Amazing Race Canada renewed for seventh run
The hit format has been greenlit for another season after continuing to bring in big ratings in season six.
Must-carry, multi-ethnic channel pitches go before the CRTC
Next week, eight media companies will vie for the right to operate a multilingual, multi-ethnic programming service for Canadians’ basic cable.
Land of Nod sets up in Vancouver
Written and directed by actor Rogan Christopher (Bitten), the feature follows a narcotics detective as he investigates an overdose.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Nov. 13 to 19, 2018
Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina comes in at #1, followed by Marvel’s Daredevil and Stranger Things at #2 and #3, respectively.
Telefilm’s Jean-Claude Mahe to retire
The organization’s director of public and governmental affairs has spearheaded a number of influential initiatives during his two-decade tenure, including the launch of Telefilm’s Talent Fund.
WIFT-T Crystal Awards 2018 - CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship winner Emma Fleury with her award. Photo by Eddy Perez.
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