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TVOKids launches new multiplatform educational content
As part of its Back to School Week, the Ontario kidscaster is rolling out new series in its kids programming blocks, and online learning resources that are integrated with its programming.
APTN reveals fall slate
The channel launches a promotional push around its returning drama series Blackstone (pictured), while also premiering new series like All Our Relations and the teen-skewing U=US.
Tatiana Maslany books two-episode arc on Parks and Recreation
The Canadian actress (pictured) is making her first foray into U.S. comedy with a guest starring gig on the NBC sitcom.
TSN to air 150 NHL games during 2013-14 season
Rival Sportsnet, which will unveil its complete upcoming NHL season schedule on Thursday, plans to air around 250 live games.
Restaurant Takeover takes over U.S., Europe
Toronto- and L.A.-based distributor Tricon Films & Television has sold a raft of lifestyle titles to broadcasters across Europe, North America. (Pictured: Restaurant Takeover.)
Noah Segal leaving eOne to launch Toy Boat production venture
The eOne Films Canada co-president is leaving the company Aug. 30 to launch a new film production company.
eOne, Nu Image team on Rambo TV series
The Canadian mini-studio and the U.S. independent studio, headed up by Avi Lerner and Trevor Short, will develop the series and shop it to international and U.S. broadcasters.
Atlantic Film Festival unveils lineup
Gia Milani’s All the Wrong Reasons (pictured) is named the Halifax festival’s Atlantic Gala, while Ralph Fiennes’ The Invisible Woman closes the festival.
Disney XD to air Canadian zom-bro-com Bunks
The fall lineup include its first-ever Canadian original movie (pictured), with all programs on its fall schedule being made available online following their broadcast premieres.
Ameba TV launches on Microsoft Xbox 360
The Winnipeg-based children’s streaming provider is making its official launch on Microsoft’s Xbox 360 entertainment system.
Piers Handling: Toronto is ‘key festival’ for Golden Globes and Oscars
The festival director on Tuesday trumpeted his event as an award season launch-pad for Canadian and international filmmakers.
Shaw reveals DTour rebrand details
As Shaw Media unveils DTour’s fall primetime lineup, SVP content Barb Williams discusses the channel’s programming strategy (Rock My RV pictured).
TIFF announces Masters, Mavericks, Discovery
The Mavericks lineup will include a discussion with Canada’s former ambassador to Iran Ken Taylor, in conjunction with the world premiere of Our Man in Tehran (pictured).
Alison Reid starts production on Pursuing Giraffe in Kenya
The documentary/dramatization of pioneering Canadian zoologist Anne Innis Dagg’s (pictured) 1956 solo trip to South Africa is slated for a release in 2014.
Jason Priestley’s Cas & Dylan to open Whistler Film Festival
The mountain resort festival will close with the Sundance documentary The Crash Reel (pictured), a film about a halfpipe snowboarding rivalry from director Lucy Walker.
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