Broadcasters unveil top-rated Canadian shows in 2024

Insight Productions’ The Amazing Race Canada on CTV once again took the top spot with its tenth season.

Corus sees 11% television revenue decline in Q1 2025

The company said it expects year-over-year advertising revenue declines to continue into Q2 2025.

Deals: Super Channel, Amuz Distribution, Spin Master

Super Channel acquires Australian drama Fake, Amuz Distribution inks licensing deals in Europe, and more.

Retired talent agent Ronda Cooper dies at 77

A longtime agent at the Characters Talent Agency, Cooper died peacefully on Jan. 1, according to her obituary.

CRTC launches consultations on market dynamics in broadcasting

The Commission also addressed what a potential spring election would mean for the overall consultation process.

Black Academy unveils 2024/25 skills development cohort

The 11 members of the cohort have collectively completed more than 1,100 hours of training.

In Brief: Boat Rocker taps Patrick Roberts for SVP role

Plus: Mlle Bottine hits a key box office milestone and The Apprentice receives another acting nomination.

Kate Ziegler elected president of ACTRA Toronto

Ziegler began her two-year term as the president of ACTRA Toronto on Jan. 7.

Weighing the implications of prorogued Parliament for Canada’s screen sector

The Prime Minister’s resignation announcement and a possible spring election already have direct implications for CBC/Radio-Canada and AI regulation.

Bell, Corus Entertainment expand multi-year agreement

The agreement now allows Home Network and Flavour Network to be distributed on Bell Fibe and satellite television.

TIFF unveils annual Top Ten features, shorts

The 2024 list includes the feature debuts 40 Acres and Seeds along with films from established directors like David Cronenberg and Guy Maddin.

PAW Patrol most in-demand Canadian series globally in 2024

Other Canadian series with high global demand include Vikings, Letterkenny and Mayday, according to Parrot Analytics.

B.C. film industry pays tribute to Tracey Friesen

The B.C. media advocate died on Jan. 6 following a cancer diagnosis.

Sinking Ship sells Media Stamped to Spanish-language HITN

The series is hosted by Nicole Stamp and aims to help preteens develop media literacy skills.

WGC, CMPA talk sector stability after historic strike vote in 2024

Year in review: Negotiations between Canadian producers and writers reached a tipping point last year, but the standoff laid the foundation for an AI roadmap.