Michael McGowan rolls on All My Puny Sorrows

Backstopped by the short-term compensation fund, the drama’s cast includes Alison Pill, Sarah Gadon, Amybeth McNulty and Mare Winningham.

10 to Watch: Seneca Aaron

After catching a break and landing in the 21 Thunder writers’ room, TV scribe Aaron has levelled up and become an integral element of the creative teams for Coroner and Nurses.

CBC hires Robert Doane as Indigenous advisor

The former CBC journalist, host and producer will help the pubcaster amplify Indigenous voices in a newly created role to develop strategies for recruitment and training.

How acquisitions fit into Thunderbird’s ‘nimble’ 2021 strategy

The Vancouver-based company, which saw double-digit revenue increases in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, aims to boost its work with streaming services.

Aeon to open first soundstage in February 2021

Located in Hamilton, ON, Aeon Bayfront Studios consists of an approximately 80,000 square foot facility on a total of 7.5 acres of land.

Relish preps original push with first animation SVP

Bron alum Luke Carroll will lead the studio’s move into original content, beginning with its first feature film Shadowrail Circus.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Nov. 16 to 22, 2020

Private Eyes make the list at #18, while Grey’s Anatomy tops the chart.

Stimulus package brings relief to broadcast sector, but no mention of insurance fund extension

With the $50-million insurance fund set to expire on March 31, the CMPA is calling on the government to announce an extension to give certainty for projects aiming to commence shooting in the first quarter of 2021.

Reelworld set for brand reinvention with the help of Blue Ant

The brand overhaul aims to build a cohesive identity for Reelworld’s various initiatives and is part of an eventual succession plan, says executive director Tonya Williams.

Indie filmmakers put faith in film festivals

Clique Pictures’ Lauren Grant and Violator Films’ Lori Lozinski bring Sugar Daddy to Whistler with hopes of potential theatrical and VOD run in future.

marblemedia underway on All-Round Champion’s junior season

Now in production in Toronto, the new season of the sports competition series sees Perdita Felicien return as host.

Crave becomes exclusive Canadian streaming platform for Friends

The coveted U.S. sitcom will land on Crave on Dec. 31 as part of its entry-level package as the platform positions itself as a major competitor in the streaming market.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Nov. 20 to 26, 2020

Freaky claims the top spot, followed by Let Him Go and The War with Grandpa at #2 and #3, respectively.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Nov. 20 to 26, 2020

Le silence leads, followed by Monkey Beach at #2 and Percy at #3.

Industry veterans named to Order of Canada

Tom Jackson was promoted to the Order of Canada’s highest level, while comedian Dave Thomas, broadcaster Glenn O’Farrell and a number of actors and filmmakers were honoured.