LGBTQ film festivals form alliance to elevate queer film
North American Queer Festival Alliance will debut with an online Pride event to mark the release of the Netflix original documentary Disclosure.
Lark Productions acquires TV rights to sci-fi comic series
The Vancouver-based prodco will develop and produce a TV series based on the Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen comics Descender and Ascender.
Taking on Canada’s Drag Race
The BANFF master class saw the adaptation’s team discuss the show’s greenlight and the process of crafting a homegrown version of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
TVA focuses on family-friendly fall season
Some returning shows have been pushed to winter 2021, while one show was cancelled altogether due in part to production concerns.
Updated Broadcasting Act to be tabled in fall, says Heritage minister
Steven Guilbeault said the government is “trying to find a solution” to the COVID-19 insurance problem, and provided details on phase-two emergency funds, in his opening BANFF remarks.
Citytv renews Hudson & Rex for season three
Production on the canine-police procedural is scheduled to begin next month.
The CW stocks up on Fridge Wars
Co-created and co-produced by CBC and The Gurin Company, the culinary competition format will debut on the U.S. net this August.
Paul Heaney, Dina Subhani exit TCB Media Rights
The departure comes two months after TCB, formerly owned by Kew Media, was sold to Beyond International without founder Heaney’s consent.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, June 1 to 7, 2020
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? comes in at #2, followed by America’s Got Talent at #3.
Robyn and Danny Friedman set up Compass Artist Management
Co-founded by the siblings alongside Jane Cai, the new Toronto-based company’s clients include Shay Mitchell and Kevin Hanchard.
Sony, TVOKids spin off Big Top Academy
The shot-at-home series marks a rare greenlight from Sony TV, which traditionally licenses existing IPs.
ISO names Netflix Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship recipients
Helen Haig-Brown (Edge of the Knife), Tasha Hubbard (We Will Stand Up) and Red Marrow Media are among those in the Cultural Mentorship section.
Federal government says it plans to extend CERB
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a plan to extend the income support benefit is in the works, with concrete details set to be announced in the coming days.
Studio City breaks ground on three new Toronto soundstages
The expansion project will add 70,000 square feet of new space, including a new version of the Jumbo Stage, which was decommissioned in 2019.
Boat Rocker Studios sates int’l appetite for food TV with six series
Mary’s Kitchen Crush and The Great Canadian Baking Show from Proper Television are among the shows that sold like hot cakes.
Photo Gallery: CAFTCAD 2020 - Costume Design in Indie Feature winner Adriana Fulop accepting her award from presented Angeline Tettah-Wayoe.
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