In Brief: NFB short to screen at Cannes in competition

Plus: Canadians named among Gotham TV nominations and the Quebec Academy announces emerging talent grant recipients.

CBC renews five original dramas

The renewals include two more seasons for Wild Cards and season two of Saint-Pierre.

CBC, APTN withdraw from Snotty Nose Rez Kids series

The show was announced in May 2024 and was slated to premiere this year.

Netflix renews Geek Girl for a second season

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.

North of North to return for a second season

The series broke into the top 10 on Netflix in 27 different countries following its April 10 debut on the streamer.

Shawn Levy named to Canada’s Walk of Fame

The Montreal-born producer and director will be inducted alongside previously announced honourees Tonya Williams and the Toronto International Film Festival on June 14.

Realscreen Summit, NATPE Global set 2026 return to Miami

NATPE Global will also be launching a dedicated scripted strand in February 2026.

TOPS not returning to Bell Manor venue for 2025 edition

In the wake of funding challenges, the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show seeks to return to the park in 2026.

Blink49 acquires rights to novel from former Iceland First Lady

The mystery thriller is the first in a planned series from the Canadian-Icelandic author.

ABC News announces Blue Ant, Lisa Cortés true-crime docuseries

The three-parter is the first out of an April 2022 first-look deal between the Toronto studio and Cortés.

The Canadian Academy opens voting on audience choice final 10

Voting on the second round of the award, which will be presented at the Canadian Screen Awards, ends on May 5.

Canadian screen industry reacts to federal Liberal election win

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals won a fourth consecutive term for the party in last night’s election.

Network Media Group posts significant Q1 revenue loss

The company, known for the I Am… series of documentaries, also posted a 2024 full-year loss at the end of March.

2025 WGC Award winners announced in Toronto

Screenwriters in 10 categories were recognized for their work in Canadian film and television.