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TV
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.
Proper Rights inks global unscripted deals
The Toronto-based distributor has signed international deals for Vegas Rat Rods (pictured), Holmes Inspection and more.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Nov. 21 to 27, 2016
Finding Dory tops the chart, followed by Star Trek Beyond at #2 and Mechanic: Resurrection at #3.
Best of the Year: Secret Location
After spending seven years as a predominantly service-based company, the digital content studio is putting its eggs in the original-IP basket.
NFB takes up a new residence in Toronto’s downtown
How changing needs and increased inter-studio collaboration prompted the National Film Board to relocate its Ontario operations after 25 years.
What’s next in… food?
Networks are now looking for location-based shows, turning away from big-name talent and eyeing genre mash-ups.
Best of the Year: Sinking Ship
The prodco’s bold (and necessary) diversity initiative is helping grow its huge success at home and internationally.
Lionsgate closes Starz transaction
The Canadian-American entertainment studio has acquired the U.S. pay-TV network for US$4.4 billion.
What’s next in… lifestyle?
What do networks want in this unscripted genre? Less fashion and fewer big personalities, but more family and social experiments.
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