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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 2 to 8, 2020
Departure comes in at #11, while Private Eyes ties on the list at #16.
Thunderbird developing scripted series based on Wernher Von Braun
Simon Barry is attached as EP, writer and director on the project about the controversial and pioneering aerospace engineer.
Matt Shewchuk unveils new prodco Big Time Decent Productions
The Vancouver-based company has inked a number of talent deals and made a pair of key hires, including the appointment of Rene Brar as head of development.
Wynonna Earp rides off with People’s Choice Award
The series starring Melanie Scrofano previously picked up the award for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show in 2018.
Playback’s 10 to Watch roundtable – part one
VIDEO: The first five recipients of this year’s 10 to Watch sit down for a deep-dive discussion on barriers to entering the industry, Indigenous narrative sovereignty and opportunities in streaming.
Pinewood Toronto Studios expansion to complete in 2022
Construction has started on a 200,000 square-foot expansion of Pinewood Toronto, including five new soundstages and additional office space for multiple productions.
Shudder revives Slasher for season four
Canadian horror legend David Cronenberg joins the cast of Shaftesbury’s horror anthology, with Hollywood Suite holding exclusive broadcast rights in Canada.
In brief: Guru Studio hires Lauren Leinburd for business affairs role
Plus: The CRTC sets a date for CBC’s licence renewal hearing, The Umbrella Academy plots its return to Toronto in 2021 and WFF names its Women in Focus Mentorship participants.
In-production projects cleared to continue in Manitoba
The provincial government has confirmed that projects already underway are permitted to continue shooting, as it implements heightened restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Comedy based on the life of Jus Reign in the works at CBC
Pier 21 is producing the in-development project, with Russell Peters attached as an executive producer.
Nurses travelling to the U.S. for NBC
Following Transplant‘s pick up, the Toronto-set medical drama from eOne and ICF Films has joined the network’s primetime lineup.
Manitoba productions ordered to shut down as province implements COVID lockdown measures
With the provincial government set to issue a final order later today, the local screen sector has mounted a lobbying effort urging the government to allow in-production projects to be completed.
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