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Production begins on season six of Mr. D

The series, produced by Topsail Productions and Gerard ADHD Entertainment, is currently shooting in Halifax.

Creative BC, CMPA-BC launch TV scriptwriter intern program

The initiative aims to support the development of emerging TV scriptwriters in British Columbia.

Hot Docs receives major donations from Rogers Foundation

The organization has received donations to purchase Bloor Hot Docs Cinema and launch a production fund.

B.C.’s Okanagan finally gets a film studio

Though still being retrofitted, use of the Vernon, B.C.-based Okanagan Film Studios is currently underway.

Hot bot: Why Massively is going big on automated tech

The Canadian tech co has launched a new platform that allows companies to develop their own bots and bot-campaigns, capitalizing on a new trend in entertainment and brand marketing.

How Gridlocked got North Hollywood Films moving

The action feature was released on all digital platforms across North America this week, as well as making its international premiere in Shanghai.

Orphan Black to end after season five

Space has renewed the series for a fifth season, which will be its last.

Canada hosted 9% of the biggest films released in 2015: report

The FilmL.A. study annually tracks California’s share of production of feature films released theatrically in the U.S, and how it ranks against competing jurisdictions.

Banff ’16: The elusive quest to define the future of Cancon

Canada’s top programming execs take a stab at reading TV’s tea leaves and end up debating the definition of Cancon and strategies for future success.

CBC commits to new gender-equality initiative

Across five of its new and returning series, including Murdoch Mysteries (pictured) and Workin’ Moms, more than 50% of the episodes are being directed by women.

CBC’s ‘Michael’ reboot gets underway

The long-awaited second season of Michael: Tuesday & Thursdays has started production under a new name.

How Global and eOne are setting ‘Mary’ up to kill it

Mary Kills People, the new drama from eOne and Cameron Pictures for Global, is TV built on a future-forward talent model.