TV

Bamboo Shoots expands into Alberta with Stir Films acquisition

Company co-president Bob Crowe says the amalgamated company will look to tap into inter-provincial coproductions as it deepens its presence in the film and TV sphere.

Why Michael Dowse is taking Terry and Dean to TV

The Fubar: Age of Computer director talks adapting the cult film franchise for the small screen.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 9 to 15, 2017

Murdoch Mysteries is at #23, with The Big Bang Theory at #1 and The Good Doctor at #2.

History hopes heist series is an audience gold mine

Mystery, adventure and a global treasure hunt: a new series from Saloon Media and BriteSpark Films aims to replicate the success of The Curse of Oak Island.

Mary Harron, Karen Walton capture Crystals

Women in Film and Television – Toronto will celebrate the contributions of five industry members at its 30th annual gala.

CraveTV commissions 40 more Letterkenny episodes

In a wide-ranging deal with New Metric Media, the SVOD also unveiled a partnership to shop the show and format rights internationally.

Deals: Super Channel, LevelFILM, Media Ranch, Knowledge Net

Super Channel has acquired the Canadian broadcast rights to U.S. TV series American Gods, plus more deals.

ImagineNATIVE launches year-round development institute

The festival unveiled a number of enhanced initiatives and new programs, including the Indigenous Screenwriting Intensive in partnership with Harold Greenberg Fund.

JFL’s Gilbert Rozon steps down amid sexual assault allegations

Groupe V Media has also suspended Eric Salvail’s talk show following separate allegations against the Quebec TV personality and producer.

In Brief: Long Time Running, Secret Path TV premieres set

Plus: WIFTV launches screenwriting program for Indigenous women and Netflix says Canadians are its quickest binge-watchers.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 2 to 8, 2017

Murdoch Mysteries is at #21, with The Big Bang Theory at #1 and The Good Doctor at #2.

Unscripted projects kick off Bell Media, Motion Content partnership

Cameras are rolling on animal rescue show Dog Tales Rescue and design series Where To I Do?