TV

Broadcasters reveal top-rated Canadian shows for 2023

CTV’s Sullivan’s Crossing emerged as the top-rated Canadian drama, while The Amazing Race Canada maintained its lead in unscripted.

How APTN docuseries Northern Air Rescue got off the ground

Series producers and co-directors Carmen Henriquez and Denis Paquette share how the production team navigated a pandemic, extreme weather, and even chased planes.

HGTV Canada renews Renovation Resort for second season

The series is produced by Toronto’s McGillivray Entertainment Media, and is hosted by Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler.

Alicia Barin steps down as CRTC’s vice-chair of broadcast

Barin, who departed the role on Jan. 5, said in a memo to staff that she made the decision to focus on her family.

How e-generators can power a shift towards sustainability

Insight from CBC and albert has emphasized how cutting the cord on diesel-powered generators can greatly reduce a production’s carbon footprint.

Indéfendable creator Richard Dubé dies at 66

Dubé was the creator and co-writer of the popular legal drama and a criminal lawyer for more than 40 years.

The Last of Us leads 75th Creative Arts Emmy winners

The Alberta-shot HBO series won eight awards overall, including a sound mixing honour for Calgary’s Michael Playfair.

Two new lumi originals among APTN’s winter lineup

The short-form series Jason and Cultural Craftsmanship: Moccasins join a lineup that includes the French-language version of Little Bird.

Hulu picks up second window rights to Run the Burbs

The first two seasons of the CBC comedy landed on Hulu on Dec. 31, 2023.

In Brief: Canadian docs To Kill a Tiger, Oasis shortlisted for Oscars

Plus: Anne Émond’s Lucy Grizzli Sophie will open Montreal’s Rendez-Vous, industry veteran Peter Pearson is among the new Order of Canada appointees, plus more.

Fremantle is open to creative deals with Canadian partners

Executive Michela Di Mondo discusses how the global distributor is building on its work in Canada, both in formats and scripted shows like Sullivan’s Crossing and Little Bird.

Love Nature expands Nordic presence with Allente deal

The deal is touted as “a significant milestone for Love Nature’s growth in Europe.”