TV

Sharon Horgan joins BANFF’s lineup of keynote speakers

The Merman prodco co-founder and Emmy-winning actor behind series such as Catastrophe and Bad Sisters will speak on the final day of the June festival.

The passage of C-11 is in sight — let’s define our future together

In this op-ed, Canada Media Fund president and CEO Valerie Creighton writes about working collectively amid imminent changes to the legislative and regulatory system.

Brother and The Porter win 2023 WGC Screenwriting Awards

Clement Virgo’s film Brother took the Feature Film award, while Marsha Greene won in the Drama Series category for CBC’s The Porter.

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Cream Productions docuseries unpacks game show history

The Game Show Show examines how the genre became a U.S. TV staple.

Aircraft Pictures, Untitled Entertainment developing comedy series Mapletown

Canadian actor-writer-producer Chris Diamantopoulos co-created and will star in the half-hour primetime comedy series that will be set on home soil.

Deals: Superights, Disney+, Gusto TV, WildBrain

Crave, Radio-Canada and Télé-Québec pick up kids content from Superights, a classic Canadian sitcom moves to Disney+, plus more.

Saskatchewan launches film, TV crew training program

A total of $900,000 has been provided to help increase crew levels in the province, following upped support for the local production grant.

Angelica Lisk-Hann wins 2023 ACTRA T.O. Award of Excellence

Lisk-Hann has made history as the first-ever stunt performer to win the honour since it was established in 2003.

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Corus Studios, MEM ink production, exclusivity deal

The Scott McGillivray-founded prodco has signed a four-year production commitment with Corus Studios.

CBC Gem original to premiere at Tribeca festival

I Hate People, People Hate Me has been selected in Tribeca’s Now section for indie episodic series.

Titan1Studios launches animation division in Calgary

EXCLUSIVE: The company has also revealed an initial slate of three animated series for the new studio, Missing Socks Entertainment.

B.C. government sets three-year $42M creative sector investment

The overall investment includes $15.9 million for the province’s motion picture industry to support independent productions and build up its work force.