Screen world mourns loss of beloved actor Gordon Pinsent

CBC Son of a Critch co-creator Mark Critch tells Playback that the prolific actor-writer-director-producer died Saturday at age 92.

In Brief: Banchi Hanuse film wins big at Big Sky doc fest

Plus: Kim’s Convenience star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is getting a Governor General’s award, OUTtv has greenlit a second season of For the Love of DILFs, and more.

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Hot Sheet: South Park jumps to top two in overall TV demand

Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal-led series reigned atop the audience demand charts for another week.

CBC’s The Porter not returning for a second season

The pubcaster says it ordered a second season from Sphere Media, but without a coproduction partner, financing couldn’t be completed.

Big Brother Canada cuts live feeds for season 11

The format mainstay will be replaced with weekly “uncut” digital dailies, according to Corus Entertainment.

SODEC selects 21 projects for development support

Among the selections are 14 narrative titles, six documentaries, and one animation.

Quebecor Content inks licensing deal with Paramount Global

The agreement sets Club illico as the exclusive home of French-language versions of Paramount Pictures theatrical titles.

Inside Out appoints Elie Chivi, Andrew Murphy as co-heads

Chivi also steps into the role of executive director while Murphy serves as artistic director and Jenna Dufton moves up to director of festival programming.

Bell Media sets development deal with drag artist Priyanka

The Canada’s Drag Race season one winner will work with the broadcaster on premium scripted and unscripted projects.

Thunderbird updates fiscal outlook due to economic factors

The Vancouver company reported increased revenue for Q2 2023, but came in at a net loss during the quarter.

CSAs ’23: Nominee quick facts

A rundown of milestones and notable numbers that emerged from the 2023 Canadian Screen Award nominations.

Corus rebrands its animation networks, including Teletoon

The brand is now off linear TV and being used exclusively in the streaming space, as the company also brings Boomerang to Canada for the first time.

Entertainment One acquires U.K. series Royal Mob

The four-part drama documentary is produced by Nutopia and premiered on Sky History in 2022.

Victoria Shen appointed WGC’s new executive director

The labour and human-rights lawyer begins effective Feb. 27, replacing former WGC national executive director and CEO Maureen Parker.

Drive Back Home shifts into high gear in North Bay

Alan Cumming stars in the film by director Michael Clowater, with Game Theory Films handling worldwide sales.