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CBC secures exclusive broadcast rights to The Black Academy’s first awards show
The organization has also shored up its leadership team, promoting Martha Hagos (pictured) to executive director, as it builds towards its first awards show next year.
Following COVID delays, Diggstown season three finally underway
Cameras are rolling in Nova Scotia on new episodes of the Floyd Kane-created drama, with Cory Bowles, Lynne Stopkewich and Juanita Peters among this season’s directors.
Bell Media drama production execs depart
Updated: Recent Bell Media production and programming exits have led to new executive appointments at CBC and Corus Entertainment.
CBC implements new strategy, brand for doc commissioning
EXCLUSIVE: The pubcaster is widening its commissioning remit to put a focus on high-impact, globally focused documentary series, with Michelle McCree’s role expanding to lead the rebranded banner, The Passionate Eye.
Federal budget proposes millions in much-needed investment for domestic screen sector
Under the Liberal government’s 2021 budget, the Indigenous Screen Office will receive $40.1 million over a three-year period, while Telefilm and the CMF will receive $105 million and $60 million, respectively, over the same time frame.
CSAs ’21: Powerhouse Canadian comedies go head to head
This year’s Canadian Screen Awards comedy contenders look back on the meteoric rise of domestic comedy in the last five years.
Fridge Wars opens up more sales for CBC
The series co-created by CBC and The Gurin Company was acquired by Aito Media in Finland and WeMake in France, in addition to other sales.
How To Buy A Baby reborn in the global marketplace
Warner Bros. International Television Production has acquired the international format rights from Toronto-based Loco Motion Pictures following its successful launch in Sweden.
Molly of Denali renewed for season two by PBS
PBS is the sole commissioner for the GBH Boston and Atomic Cartoons animated series, which will not be moving forward at CBC Kids.
Canadian distributors gear up for virtual MIPTV
Blue Ant International, And Now Global and CBC/Radio-Canada have unveiled refocused sales slates ahead of the television market.
Burden of Truth comes to a close after four seasons
In a statement, CBC’s Sally Catto said the pubcaster respects the team’s wishes to end the series “as their story reaches what they feel is a natural conclusion.”
Wattpad, CBC unveil first titles from partnership
Young adult drama Near or Far and thriller The Last Place to Hide are being developed as CBC Gem original series.
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