TVO’s IdeaShaker turns its focus to tablets

The pubcaster, often recognized for its innovation in digital distribution, gets ready for the tablet market to explode.

Tricon rocks with Metal Evolution

The Toronto-based distributor has snapped up the rights to the heavy metal history series.

Stephen Harper, 19th century desk sergeant

Canada’s Prime Minister gets set for his cameo in an upcoming Murdoch Mysteries ep.

Winfrey to take on CEO and CCO roles at OWN

The TV icon is taking on a larger role at the network and bolstering its executive team.

Mochrie joins Please Kill Mr. Know It All

Canadian comic Colin Mochrie is one of two Canucks added to the indie rom com’s cast.

Callum Keith Rennie joins The Firm

The veteran Canadian actor joins Juliette Lewis on the cast of the eOne series.

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Cameras roll on second season of Being Human

Muse Entertainment is filming another 13 eps in Montreal.

Doc filmmakers earn ‘Giving Voice’ apprenticeships

Julia Ivanova and Ryan Noth are among the mentors partaking in the the CBC- and DOC-sponsored program.

Flashpoint premiere wins Friday night

The police drama does well both sides of the border as it debuts its fourth season.

Canuck films earn four awards at Karlovy Vary

Four trophies in all went to Canadian films, including Aaron Houston’s puppeteer mockumentary Sunflower Hour, at the premiere European film festival.

CRTC surprises as internet rate hearing starts

The regulator declines to address retail-customer rates in its review of usage-based billing for wholesale ISPs.