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Taking measure of The Launch
The premiere episode of Bell Media’s competition series captured audiences across linear TV, social media and music-streaming platforms.
CSA’s ’18: Anne, Kim’s Convenience, Cardinal lead TV noms
The CBC/Netflix drama topped the list with 13 nominations, while there were also strong showings from fellow newcomers Mary Kills People and Alias Grace.
CSAs ’18: Never Steady Never Still, Ava top CSA film noms
Four of the seven best-picture nominations hail from female directors, including Nora Twomey’s The Breadwinner and Aisling Walsh’s Maudie.
Indiecan preps 100th Canadian release, Monolith
In releasing Ivan Silvestrini’s latest feature, indie-film entrepreneur Avi Federgreen also hits a milestone achievement for his company.
Vancouver, Toronto critics fete filmmakers
Ashley McKenzie was one of several women celebrated at the TFCA’s annual gala, while Kathleen Hepburn took home a trio of awards at the VFCC event.
Gusto adds two Canadian originals to lineup
Plus CTV announces (some of) its midseason premiere dates, and CTV Two adds a trio of new comedies.
Finding the ‘ugly side’ of summer for Cardinal season two
Showrunner Sarah Dodd discusses the numerous challenges in meeting the bar set by the worldwide success of season one.
Top-rated Canadian TV of 2017
Reality formats and long-running dramas garnered the most eyeballs, but freshman scripted series also made an impact.
Top-grossing films of 2017
A pair of French-language sequels were the story of this year’s Canadian box office, while all five of the best-performing international features took in more than $30 million.
What shows topped the digital charts in 2017?
Netflix, CraveTV and Apple share their Top 10s, and, for good measure, Kobo presents its most-read books (after all, some could be on next year’s most-watched list).
Breaking barriers: The ‘risk’ of diversity
When it comes to reaching a growing audience that’s chronically under-represented on screen, the real risk is being averse to change. Execs sound off in Playback‘s roundtable.
DGC to launch anti-harassment audit
The directors’ guild has enlisted advisor Daina Green to review its workplace policies and practices, while lawyer Emma Phillips will provide legal advice.
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