Stan Cho named Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

Cho takes over the culture portfolio from Neil Lumsden, who will now serve as Minister of Sport.

Bell Media sticks with winning formula in 2024-25

Content execs Justin Stockman and Carlyn Klebuc discuss keeping the momentum going for Crave and CTV.

Entertainment One rebrands to Lionsgate Canada

EXCLUSIVE: The rebrand comes roughly six months after Lionsgate acquired eOne’s film and TV assets and the Canadian business from Hasbro.

Rezolution Pictures launches animation division

The Montreal prodco has brought in industry veteran Delna Bhesania to head the new division.

Allegations of Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism hit CBC doc, news units in open letter

The letter was signed by nearly 700 doc workers, and was issued by the Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC) and the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC).

Wabung Anung, Sea to Sky team up for Richard Wagamese doc

Jules Arita Koostachin is attached to direct the documentary, which will be pitched at the Indigenous Screen Summit.

In Brief: Epic Storyworlds hires Chantal Cloutier for brand role

Plus: Dark Slope secures a $1.5 million investment from Relay Ventures, the Canadian Sync Awards winners are announced, and more.

Bell Media sets nearly 100 titles for 2024-25 slate

The slate includes new originals for Crave and Bell Media’s specialty channels, as well as a raft of renewals at CTV.

OutTV commissions Vancouver scripted series, renews five titles

The slate includes new series Novelette is Trying, as well as renewals for titles such as Good Grief and Two Brothers.

Eastlink brings back Corus channels after carriage dispute

The Corus-owned channels were originally dropped from the cable provider last June.

Prime Video Canada orders NHL docuseries

The series will go behind the scenes to show what life is like for top players, including Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid and Maple Leafs forward William Nylander.

Indie feature Her Last Supper strikes a chord in Toronto

EXCLUSIVE: The feature debut of writer, director, producer and star Becca Willow Moss wraps filming this week.

PSP unveils inaugural Indigenous Screenwriters Lab cohort

The three-phase lab supports the development of original TV pilots, written with a focus on futurism and science-fiction.

CRTC contributions decision draws praise, criticism

Global streamers were disappointed with the result, while many in the Canadian film and TV sector applauded the move to support equity-deserving groups.

Corus reveals 2024-25 programming lineup

EVP, networks and content Troy Reeb discusses the celebrity-heavy lineup and moving scripted investments to reality.