TV

Citytv sets scripted, unscripted acquisitions for fall 2024-25

Upfronts ’24: The Golden Bachelorette and Brilliant Minds lead Citytv’s fall primetime schedule, with Stags set as a Citytv+ exclusive.

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Hot Sheet: X-Men ’97 breaks into digital top three

Saturday Night Live saw a boost in demand to jump to the second spot on the overall TV chart.

Indie List 2024: Financing challenges abound in Canada

Producers sound off on their biggest obstacles and opportunities in the Indie List 2024 survey results.

CSAs ’24: BlackBerry, Little Bird lead film, TV winners

Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry picked up Best Motion Picture for a record-breaking 14 awards, while Best Drama Series winner Little Bird earned 13.

Reelworld’s Tonya Williams on affecting change, staying hopeful

The Reelworld Screen Institute founder is being honoured with the Canadian Academy’s Changemaker Award this year.

CSAs ’24: Canada’s Drag Race, Mr. Dressup doc lead unscripted wins

Additional winners at the Documentary, Factual, Lifestyle, and Reality Awards include Thunder Bay and Black Community Mixtapes.

Carver Music Group partners with Warner Music Canada

For film and TV producers, the partnership creates a one-stop shop for access to Carver’s production and sync expertise and Warner’s catalogue.

John Brunton keeps making the impossible possible

The head of Insight Productions takes a moment from his prolific producing work to reflect on his career, ahead of being honoured at the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSAs ’24: Little Bird leads winners for TV craft, performance awards

The Crave and APTN lumi limited series took home 11 awards on the second day of the Canadian Screen Awards.

Six Canadian projects among Inside Out finance forum lineup

The eighth annual forum will take place on May 30 and 31 during the Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ film festival.

CSA roundtable ’24: What is the secret to success in TV?

Part two of Playback‘s Canadian Screen Awards roundtable looks at shifts in the current TV landscape for creatives.

CSAs ’24: CBC leads winners for news, entertainment, sports

The first Canadian Screen Awards ceremony also saw wins for County Blooms, The Legacy Awards and Entertainment Tonight Canada.