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Peter Hayman tapped as next Victoria film commissioner
Hayman assumes the role effective May 1, with outgoing commissioner Kathleen Gilbert to retire after 14 years in the role.
Emma Higgins preps debut feature Sweetness in North Bay
The psychological thriller goes to camera in April and is produced by Fela and When We Were Kids Entertainment.
Traditional broadcasters to pay lower percentage in fees to CRTC
The fees, which support the CRTC’s operations, were amended under the new Broadcasting Act, with a number of exemptions included.
Crave’s The Trades explores comedic side of blue collar work
The team behind The Trades discuss the Trailer Park Boys connection and the audience anticipation for the series.
Bell Media president Sean Cohan on his global growth plans
In a Q&A with Playback Daily, Cohan discusses his vision for Bell Media amid a turbulent time for the global media sector.
TVOKids orders Secrets of the Forest for Earth Day
The series is produced by Fifth Ground Entertainment and explores the various ecosystems in Canada’s national parks.
Canadian titles earn 40 Rockie Awards nominations for 2024
Rockie Awards International Program Competition will be held at the Banff World Media Festival on June 11.
Gisele’s Mashup Adventures greenlit for season two
The Headspinner Productions children’s series airs on CBC Kids in Canada.
Canada’s Ultimate Challenge changes format for season two
The second round of the reality series will premiere on CBC and CBC Gem on April 28.
Sphere Media adapting Four Weddings for Quebec market
La guerre des mariés is based on the reality format from ITV Studios and is set to premiere on Bell Media’s Canal Vie in fall.
Hallmark Channel renews The Way Home for season three
The multigenerational family drama is produced by Toronto’s Neshama Entertainment.
Boat Rocker boards Ireland dramedy Video Nasty
Toronto-based Boat Rocker will handle global distribution for the series, created by Hugh Travers.
Cameras roll in Calgary on psychological thriller Brother
The project is the first in a slate of eight films being produced via a partnership between Calgary’s ReadyMade and producer Jordan Ashlee Uhl of After5 Productions.
Paramount+ renews SkyMed for a third season
Season three of the high-flying medical drama goes to camera later this month in Manitoba and Ontario.
Hot Docs selects cinematographer Iris Ng for Focus On spotlight
The festival also unveiled its 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award recipient and announced a new Festival Favourites program.
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