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What does the Conservative platform say about the screen-based industries?
The party’s platform, released yesterday, outlines plans to make streamers invest in Cancon production, relieve regulatory obligations for Canadian broadcasters and to review CBC’s English-language TV mandate.
Sort Of set for U.S. debut on HBO Max
HBO Max revealed it was a co-commissioner, alongside CBC, on the comedy, while TIFF today added the Sienna Films-produced series to its Primetime lineup.
CBC sees a boom in Olympic streaming
The pubcaster was also the most-viewed TV network during the Games, with 4.4 million watching the women’s soccer gold medal game.
CBC gives a peek at how Olympic ratings are doing so far
The opening ceremonies drew fewer TV viewers compared to the Rio Games, but viewership on the broadcaster’s digital and streaming platforms has shot up.
Lionsgate to rep CBC comedy Son of a Critch internationally
The inter-provincial coproduction between Project 10 and Take the Shot has unveiled high-profile cast attachments as it goes to camera in Newfoundland.
9 Story Media’s Dylan gets the greenlight
The CBC original series will also debut on Cartoon Network and HBO Max this fall as part of the Cartoonito preschool programming block.
Adriana Maggs tapped as Coroner showrunner as season four rolls
The veteran scribe and producer replaces Morwyn Brebner for the upcoming 12-episode season, which will also see star Serinda Swan make her TV directorial debut.
CBC to honour Terry Fox’s legacy with one-hour special
Produced by Insight Productions, the special will feature musical performances and tributes to the late Fox from Canadian celebrities and public figures.
Rhombus Media’s The North Water finds Canadian broadcasters
The Canada/U.K. treaty copro is part of the continued collaboration between CBC and BBC and will premiere in Canada on Super Channel this fall.
Alfre Woodard boards CBC’s The Porter
The Emmy-winning actor will executive produce and star in the Inferno Pictures and Sienna Films TV series, which is currently shooting in Winnipeg.
CBC’s Sort Of to world premiere at Séries Mania
The Sienna Films-produced comedy will compete in the festival’s International Panorama competition alongside Encore Télévision-produced drama Bête Noire.
EXCLUSIVE: Endeavor Content acquires int’l sales rights to CBC comedy Run the Burbs
The Pier 21 Films-produced comedy stars Andrew Phung, who co-created the series alongside Scott Townend.
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