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CBC hires Robert Doane as Indigenous advisor
The former CBC journalist, host and producer will help the pubcaster amplify Indigenous voices in a newly created role to develop strategies for recruitment and training.
In brief: Guru Studio hires Lauren Leinburd for business affairs role
Plus: The CRTC sets a date for CBC’s licence renewal hearing, The Umbrella Academy plots its return to Toronto in 2021 and WFF names its Women in Focus Mentorship participants.
Comedy based on the life of Jus Reign in the works at CBC
Pier 21 is producing the in-development project, with Russell Peters attached as an executive producer.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Darren Anthony
Anthony’s carefully crafted writing talent has impressed the likes of CBC and Children Ruin Everything creator Kurt Smeaton as he uses his past experiences to write untold and relatable stories.
Helen Asimakis and Michelle Daly depart as CBC restructures scripted team
The pubcaster is transitioning to a new structure that will create four new director positions across its scripted operations, with the recruitment process starting this week.
CBC recruits Jon Dore, Just for Laughs to Humour Resources
Remote production has wrapped on the 6 x 30-minute series, starring Jon Dore as a retired comedian who makes money as an HR manager for comedians.
Funny Boy to make exclusive broadcast, streaming world premiere on CBC
The upcoming feature film co-written by Deepa Mehta and author Shyam Selvadurai will debut on the pubcaster this December.
CBC’s Blades cleared to resume after positive COVID test
The two-hour live premiere will now air on Oct. 22, a week after the sixth season had been scheduled to debut.
CBC greenlights LGBTQ comedy from Sienna Films
Sort Of, now shooting in Toronto, is created by playwright Bilal Baig and actor/writer/director Fab Filippo and follows a gender fluid Millennial trying to balance their identities.
CBC, APTN to air special on residential school survivors
The 90-minute special is produced by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in collaboration with Insight Productions as part of Orange Shirt Day.
CBC to eliminate 130 positions by end of 2020
The labour downsize is due to rising costs and reduced advertising and subscription revenue, according to Barbara Williams in a note to staff.
Broadcasters partner on HireBIPOC launch, create new greenlight mandate
Bell Media, CBC, Corus Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media are foundational partners on the hiring database from BIPOC TV & Film with commitments to use the resource for original productions.
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