TV

Indigenous preschool series Chums renewed for season three

The 3D-animated series is broadcast by APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan and TFO.

Corus rebrands lifestyle channels to Home, Flavour

Co-CEO Troy Reeb spoke with Playback about the company’s increased investment in lifestyle and its long-term stability.

CBC renews anthology series Plan B for season three

The renewal comes just over a month since the second season of the English-language series premiered.

OUTtv greenlights six scripted, unscripted titles

The slate includes a co-commission with AMI and a mockumentary featuring drag stars in a reality competition series.

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Hot Sheet: Emily In Paris lands on digital demand chart

Part one of the show’s fourth season premiered on Aug. 15.

CMF invests $10M via Program for Racialized Communities

The latest round of funding is supporting 23 English- and French-language projects.

Domestic screen sector facing ‘profound structural challenges’

A panel of broadcasting and media heads addressed some of the fundamental issues in the current system at Content Canada.

TVO board pulls support for documentary Russians at War

UPDATED: The film has garnered widespread criticism from the Ukrainian community over its depiction of Russian soldiers.

Media leaders discuss Cancon definition at Content Canada

Lionsgate Canada’s Jocelyn Hamilton warned of paralysis in the market due to slow regulatory changes.

CTV renews The Amazing Race Canada for season 11

The long-running reality competition series will return in 2025.

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Hot Sheet: The Umbrella Academy leads digital demand

Prime Video’s superhero satire The Boys fell to No. 3 on the digital originals chart.

New Metric Media, Encore form strategic partnership

The deal will see the companies co-develop and coproduce bilingual content, building on their existing collaboration.