Regan Reid

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CBC looks past TV to a digital-focused future

As CBC’s executives continue to fine-tune its strategy, the pubcaster is increasing its digital-content load – in part with more features – and enhancing its ‘local for global’ approach.

Upfronts ’18: CBC debuts 17 new series

New shows from Temple Street Productions, Circle Blue Entertainment and Don Carmody TV join the primetime lineup, alongside the return of Street Legal.

Unis TV commissions raft of new series

Tele Ragout’s Louis et La Faune Urbaine and Les Encanteurs are two unscripted series set to debut in the coming year.

marblemedia’s ‘Mom and Dad’ renewed

YES TV in Canada and BYUtv in the U.S. have ordered an additional 22 episodes of the family game show.

Black Cop, Pure win at Screen Nova Scotia Awards

Cory Bowles’ debut feature was one of the projects celebrated at the fourth annual ceremony in Halifax.

Brandon Cronenberg unveils next project

Rhombus Media and Rook Films are set to produce Possessor, the latest feature from the Antiviral writer and director.

Producer Kevin Tierney dies at 67

An outspoken and passionate filmmaker, Tierney left an indelible mark on Canadian film.

Supreme Court to hear Bell Media’s simsub appeal

Canada’s top court said the appeal gives it an opportunity to consider judicial review of actions taken by administrative bodies like the CRTC.

Indian Horse breaks $1 million at the box office

Produced by Screen Siren Pictures, Terminal City Pictures and Devonshire Productions, the film is released by Elevation Pictures.

Hollywood Suite preps first-ever original doc

Ferris’s Room, directed by Ryan Mains, marks the broadcaster’s move into in-house feature production.

Fall Back Down rolls in Vancouver

From writer/director Sara Beth Edwards, the indie romantic comedy has lined up some big-name exec producers.

Quebecor Content names director of film development

Louis Pearson joins the company as it looks to invest more in locally produced originals.