TV

CBC renews Juno Awards broadcast deal for five years

The extended deal with CARAS will see CBC broadcast the annual Canadian music awards into 2028.

The CW’s Brad Schwartz looks north for network’s future

The exec says the network is looking for opportunities with Canadian partners as it rebrands post-Nexstar acquisition.

Deals: Sinking Ship, OUTtv, Blue Ant Media

CBC Gem acquires early seasons of Odd Squad among raft of Sinking Ship sales, plus OUTtv and Blue Ant Media launch new channels internationally.

BANFF names 2023 Diversity of Voices participants

The program, now in its fifth year, offers emerging and established professionals from underrepresented communities with mentorship and networking opportunities.

In Brief: Three new faces join PSP board

Plus, Kari Skogland rolls on Wind River sequel in Calgary, and Canadian features score big wins across Quebec film festivals.

Heritage Minister rejects handful of Senate’s Bill C-11 amendments

The Bill C-11 amendments are scheduled for debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Astrid & Lilly Save the World leads nominees for 2023 WGC Awards

The WGC Screenwriting Awards will return in-person on April 24 at Koerner Hall in Toronto.

Viaplay hits the ice with Toronto Maple Leafs series

The limited series was announced as Viaplay launches in Canada with titles such as The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen and Partisan.

APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan order Chums

The 3D-animated series from Paxolotl Media and Zoot Pictures is designed to illuminate the connection between Indigenous cultures and the natural world.

CBC creates fully accessible production with latest docuseries

Fenix Film & Television, Small Army Entertainment and CBC discuss how the groundbreaking series Push came together with key creatives from the disability community.

In Brief: Sarah Polley’s Women Talking nabs several honours

Plus: Telefilm’s Talent to Watch program implements a few changes, Frances-Anne Solomon’s CineFam launches training program, and more.

Virtual Production House opens Vancouver location

VPHouse is a subsidiary of Toronto’s The Other End, designed as a cost-effective virtual production offering to indie producers.