TV

Crave orders Slaycation from Blue Ant Studios, World of Wonder

The new format sees queens from the Drag Race franchise come together for a winter cabin vacation in Canada.

Screen industry explores opportunities, boundaries of AI

Part one of a two-part feature on the rise of artificial intelligence, and how some in the industry are already drawing lines as to what is appropriate and what isn’t.

WGC, IATSE strike deal to represent script coordinators

The agreement comes three years after BIPOC TV & Film issued a petition calling for the WGC to give the entry-level position guild status.

IMPACT names inaugural career catalyst program participants

The Producers Career Catalyst Program was created to help launch the careers of English-speaking Black producers from Quebec.

How Departure’s ferry sinking sequences came to life

Director T.J. Scott and producer Patrick Cassavetti discuss the logistics behind keeping the Shaftesbury series’ most ambitious scenes on budget.

Boat Rocker seeks new home for Slip following Roku removal

The comedy series, created by star Zoe Lister-Jones, is one of dozens of titles to be pulled from the Roku Channel this week.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Ahsoka continues to lead demand charts

Netflix’s new series One Piece entered the digital originals and overall TV charts at No. 2.

In Brief: CFC, CBC name 2023 Actors Conservatory residents

Plus: TIFF expands partnerships with local film schools and programs, Bilal Baig will be lauded at the Trans Filmmakers Summit, and more.

OUTtv renews drag design competition series Sew Fierce

The second season is currently in production, with British-Canadian drag artist Crystal joining as co-host.

Farpoint Films explores near-death experiences in new series

The 13-episode series I Died … And Came Back is filming in Canada and the U.S.

CRTC removes advertising time limit from discretionary channels

The CRTC said the potential increase in ad revenue could positively impact Canadian programming expenditures.

Deals: CBC, Sinking Ship, Level 33, WildBrain

Paramount+ original drama The Ex-Wife has been acquired by CBC and Radio-Canada, Sinking Ship racks up new sales, plus more.