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CBC orders marblemedia’s Best in Miniature
The Aba Amuquandoh-hosted factual series, which sees contestants building their dream homes in miniature form, was also pre-bought by Discovery+ for the U.K. and Ireland.
BANFF ’21: CBC commits to 30% diverse key creatives in its programming
The new programming directive from the public broadcaster goes into effect as of today and includes those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black and/or people of colour or persons with disabilities.
Cameras roll on season two of Pretty Hard Cases
Three new series regulars join Meredith MacNeill and Adrienne C. Moore for the expanded second season.
New-look schedule tees up ‘huge’ year for CBC
Sally Catto and Barb Williams on how CBC built its 2021-22 slate, which includes Son of a Critch, Sort Of, Moonshine and The Porter, the blurring lines between Gem and linear, and its plans to expand its audio strategy.
Upfronts ’21: CBC tables ambitious, new-look comedy and drama lineups
Newly announced greenlights The Red (Eagle Vision, Halfire) and Son of a Critch (Project 10) are among more than 35 new orders and renewals.
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.
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