TV

Guru Studio in development on animated cheerleading series

Talent agency Foundation Media Partners and cheerleading company Varsity Spirit are teaming up with Guru to develop Spirits of Ridgeway High.

Photo gallery: Netflix Canada office opening reception

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and many homegrown stars were among those who attended the event in Toronto.

CBC Kids greenlights preschool series Aunty B’s House

The 20 x 7-minute series is created by Khalilah Brooks, based on her lived experience in Canada’s foster care system.

CBC/Radio-Canada gets Spellbound with latest acquisition

The live action tween series, starring Canadian actor Hailey Romain, will debut on CBC Gem and Ici Tou.TV in the 2023-24 broadcast season.

WGC reports increase in diverse members in 2021

The guild said 59% of new members identified as diverse, but warns of a declining volume of Canadian content and opportunities for senior roles.

Alberta touts bright future after The Last of Us

Despite the HBO series moving on to Vancouver for season two, Alberta says it’s “on track for another big year of film and television production.”

Netflix orders Mae Martin limited thriller series Tall Pines

Sphere Media is the prodco on the series, which comes as the streamer also signs a three-year deal with Just For Laughs Group’s Juste pour rire TV.

ACTRA Toronto reveals noms for 21st annual awards

The performers’ union has also announced that actor and stuntman Paul Rutledge will receive the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Award.

CMF adds environmental measures, new policy for 2023-24

The $365.8 million fiscal year budget does not account for new funding recently announced by the federal government.

Actor Sharon Acker dies at age 87 in Toronto

The stage and screen star’s credits included The New Perry Mason, on which she played the loyal secretary to the titular character.

Director X, Fela, Insight team on Video Star

Now in development, the series will explore the history and cultural impact of seminal music videos.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Daisy Jones & the Six cracks digital originals top four

Meanwhile, South Park knocked HBO’sThe Last of Us from No. 1 for the overall TV chart.