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Suzanne Clement-starrer Rest Home shooting in Montreal
Michael Rowe’s third feature is structured as a Canada-Australia coproduction. (Clement pictured)
CBC acquires U.K. drama Chasing Shadows for 2015 schedule
The pubcaster continues to look to U.K. and Australia dramas to cut programming costs and distinguish itself from rivals.
Playback’s Person of the Year: Barbara Williams
Williams, recently named Shaw Media president and EVP broadcasting, has risen to the top of a major Canadian broadcaster.
‘Cashing In’ star Tina Keeper on opening doors for aboriginal artists
“One of the things I’ve learned is a lot of success is due to opportunity,” the veteran actor-turned-producer told Playback Daily.
Project Latte unveils SVOD rights deals behind sci-fi slate
Bell Media did deals with MGM, Warner Bros., BBC Worldwide and Orphan Black (pictured) producer Temple Street Productions.
Jian Ghomeshi charged with sexual assualt
Toronto Police announced the charges against the former CBC radio personality Wednesday morning.
Orphan Black adds cast for third season
The clone drama is now shooting its third season in Toronto, with Justin Chatwin, Ksenia Solo and two others newly added. (Solo pictured)
Jian Ghomeshi drops $55 million lawsuit against the CBC
The former radio host will pay the pubcaster’s legal costs and submit his high-profile dismissal to an internal grievance process.
Big winners in Canadian fall 2014 TV season revealed
CTV has top-rated TV series in The Big Bang Theory returning to Thursday nights and Gotham as the most-watched new show.
Canadian doc The Exhibition wins Int’l Emmy
Director Damon Vignale and producer Miho Yamamoto were on hand in New York City to receive a trophy from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
New cast for Netflix/City drama Between revealed
The original series is shooting in Toronto, with iCarly star Jennette McCurdy (pictured) in the lead.
Corus to up its investment in owned content
During an investors presentation, Corus Entertainment COO Doug Murphy said the company will focus on developing and owning more of its unscripted factual content.
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