TV

Production underway in Toronto on CBC comedy One More Time

The comedy series, created by D.J. Demers and produced by Counterfeit Pictures, will premiere in winter 2024.

Twisted Metal

Deals: Paramount+, Hollywood Suite, CBC

Sony gaming franchise adaptation Twisted Metal lands at Paramount+, CBC spotlights cricket, plus more.

New Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge ‘comes from our world,’ says CMPA CEO

Sworn in as Heritage Minister on Wednesday, St-Onge will immediately be faced with two major legislative files: Bill C-18 and Bill C-11.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues to lead demand

Meanwhile, Disney+’s Secret Invasion moved to the second spot on both the digital original and overall TV charts.

Attraction to adapt Les Contes interdits book series for TV

Attraction will produce the English-language TV series for the local and international markets under the deal with Éditions AdA.

Film slate

Canada’s screen sector assesses impact of dual U.S. strikes

Canadian producers, film commissioners and other stakeholders discuss the short-term repercussions already felt across the industry.

Cameras roll on Farpoint Films’ paranormal series Ghosts Off Grid

The 14-episode series will premiere in 2024 as part of the prodco’s deal with Super Channel.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds tops demand charts

Netflix’s The Witcher and Disney+’s Secret Invasion complete the top three on the digital and overall TV charts.

Yes TV, Hollywood Suite to serve up Potluck Ladies

EXCLUSIVE: The channels have licensed the scripted series from creator and producer Shazia Javed, with production now underway.

The Sneaker Boom

Sean Menard directing RTG Features’ The Sneaker Boom

The multi-part docuseries on sneaker culture is coproduced by Menard’s Toronto-based banner Sean Menard Productions.

Directors Guild of Canada forms working group on AI

The DGC issued the working group’s mission statement in a letter to members on July 14.

CTV Life orders Country House Hunters Canada

The localized Canadian version of the Australian lifestyle format premieres in August.