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WIFT report calls for zero-tolerance approach to diversity failures
The recommendations from the WIFT Canada Coalition study include a call for an industry data taskforce and clear consequences as a prerequisite for government funding and support.
Nova Scotia takes the spotlight with Moonshine
Creator Sheri Elwood shares how the semi-autobiographical series came to life and how it’s part of a growing revival of the province’s film industry.
Streamers slate food and travel projects for Schitt’s Creek stars
Dan Levy’s unscripted cooking competition series The Big Brunch will celebrate undiscovered culinary talent, while Eugene Levy journey’s around the world as The Reluctant Traveler.
CBC/Radio-Canada racks up international deals
The pubcaster’s distribution arm sells factual programming from Kensington Communications, River Road Films, Grand Passage Media as well as Tiffany Hsiung’s short Sing Me a Lullaby.
Clements rolls on ambitious multi-format residential school legacy-based drama
Led by an ensemble cast of Indigenous actors, the CBC and APTN co-commissioned Bones of Crows is unique as it will be both a five-part miniseries as well as a feature film, with multiple language versions.
Netflix, CBC Gem order new Simon Barry production
Principal photography underway for the YA comedic drama Fakes on location in Vancouver.
Canadian MIPCOM participants laud in-person results
Our roundup of feedback from attendees at the TV market delivers reveals quality and volume of in-person meetings, and formats and kids content as hot areas for growth.
Deals: CBC, eOne, Guru, Media Ranch
Canadian prodcos and networks net new licensing deals and acquisitions, plus Canadian unscripted formats find U.S. homes at MIPCOM.
CBC reunites with Little Mosque creator for new comedy
Zarqa Nawaz returns to the pubcaster with new comedy Zarqa for CBC Gem.
MIPCOM ’21: Canadians will have a stripped-back presence in Cannes
None of the 100-plus Canadian companies are among confirmed exhibitors, and more than one in three attendees are virtually attending the TV sales event in Cannes next week.
How HBO Max boarded CBC’s buzzy comedy Sort Of
The series’ co-creators and executive producer discuss the making of the show and its global interest ahead of its premiere on CBC Gem.
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