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Howie Mandel to host 2017 CSAs
The America’s Got Talent judge is the latest Canadian comedian to emcee the annual awards show.
Zaib Shaikh on managing Toronto’s growth
The city’s film commissioner and director of entertainment industries discusses training up talent, finding space and planning for more production record-breaking years.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2016
Murdoch Mysteries is at #13, with Kim’s Convenience at #24 and Heartland at #28.
Best of the Year: Home To Win
Canada’s newest specialty reality series took a cue from superheroes – packing stars into one show – and watched the viewers and sponsors pour in.
David Brown named CEO of Blue Ant-owned Omnia Media
Brown, the former head of YouTube Canada, has joined the L.A.-based company alongside three additional executives.
CTV drops Cardinal debut into mid-season lineup
The six-part drama series, produced by Sienna Films and eOne, will take Designated Survivor‘s spot in a bid to capture some of the juggernaut’s audience.
Best of the Year: Take 5 Productions/Whizbang Films
How the Toronto companies are bringing U.S. drama series (and dollars) north of the border.
Amazon Prime Video launches globally
The SVOD service is now available in Canada and more than 200 countries around the world.
Wynonna rolls back into Calgary
Production is currently underway on season two of the supernatural western from Seven24 Films.
In brief: Canadians at Slamdance; Prasuhn joins CMU
Daniel Warth’s Dim the Fluorescents (pictured) will screen in competition at the Utah festival, the former VP and GM of Gusto TV finds a new gig, plus more news from the week.
Bristow Global Media adds advisory board
With BGM in post-production on Canada: The Story of Us and Hockey Wives season three, Julie Bristow talks about plans for 2017 and beyond.
Best of the Year: Jason Priestley
While best known for his on-screen presence, the Private Eyes EP snags the honour for his behind-the-scenes work.
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