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Sphere Media signs development deal with Mark McKinney
The partnership will see The Kids in the Hall legend develop, star and exec produce his own unscripted series.
Deals: Blue Ant Media, Media Ranch, Off The Fence, Lost Jen
Blue Ant expands Love Nature and Drag Race Universe channels, Media Ranch sells Watch! format to MGM Alternative, plus more.
Guru Studio in development on animated cheerleading series
Talent agency Foundation Media Partners and cheerleading company Varsity Spirit are teaming up with Guru to develop Spirits of Ridgeway High.
Photo gallery: Netflix Canada office opening reception
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and many homegrown stars were among those who attended the event in Toronto.
CBC Kids greenlights preschool series Aunty B’s House
The 20 x 7-minute series is created by Khalilah Brooks, based on her lived experience in Canada’s foster care system.
Ben Immanuel readies final shoot of pandemic-era feature
Have Hope Yo! first went to camera in Vancouver in October 2020, with the final block to begin filming later this month.
Scott McGillivray’s MEM bolsters management team
The company has hired key operations and producing roles as it eyes growth opportunities in 2023.
CBC/Radio-Canada gets Spellbound with latest acquisition
The live action tween series, starring Canadian actor Hailey Romain, will debut on CBC Gem and Ici Tou.TV in the 2023-24 broadcast season.
WGC reports increase in diverse members in 2021
The guild said 59% of new members identified as diverse, but warns of a declining volume of Canadian content and opportunities for senior roles.
Alberta touts bright future after The Last of Us
Despite the HBO series moving on to Vancouver for season two, Alberta says it’s “on track for another big year of film and television production.”
Netflix orders Mae Martin limited thriller series Tall Pines
Sphere Media is the prodco on the series, which comes as the streamer also signs a three-year deal with Just For Laughs Group’s Juste pour rire TV.
ACTRA Toronto reveals noms for 21st annual awards
The performers’ union has also announced that actor and stuntman Paul Rutledge will receive the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Award.
Babysitter wins Best Feature at 2023 Canadian Film Fest
The film won two awards overall at the annual Toronto-based film festival, which announced the winning features and shorts on April 1.
CMF adds environmental measures, new policy for 2023-24
The $365.8 million fiscal year budget does not account for new funding recently announced by the federal government.
Actor Sharon Acker dies at age 87 in Toronto
The stage and screen star’s credits included The New Perry Mason, on which she played the loyal secretary to the titular character.
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