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Peter Gabriel boards CBC doc New Blood as EP

The documentary celebrates the life and legacy of former Siksika Nation chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman and the New Blood Dance Show.

Trio of Canadian directors to helm CBC menopause comedy

Small Achievable Goals is created by and stars Baroness Von Sketch Show alumnae Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen.

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Bell Media, AMP, Vortex Media, Indiecan

Cineflix Rights closes international deals for several shows, Bell Media acquires The Librarians spinoff, Adam Stern’s Levels secures international sales and more.

CBC orders U.S. election special for This Hour Has 22 Minutes

The special airs on Nov. 4, one day before Americans head to the polls.

TV5’s Marie-Philippe Bouchard named CBC/Radio-Canada CEO

Bouchard will begin her five-year term on Jan. 3, 2025.

Roku orders festive rom-com Jingle Bell Love from Incendo

The film, starring New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre alongside Michelle Morgan, will premiere in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in December.

CBC commissions Mike Lobel’s Don’t Come Upstairs

The documentary, from co-writer, director and star Lobel, follows him as he searches for answers to a long-held family secret.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.

Deals: Motion 58, CBC, Spin Master, Cineflix Rights

Angela’s Shadow secures distribution ahead of its VIFF premiere, CBC acquires The Swap, and more.

CBC launches FAST channels for Heartland, Murdoch Mysteries

They join CBC Comedy as part of the network’s FAST lineup.

CBC’s Allegiance gets in gear for season two in B.C.

The Lark Productions series is scheduled to wrap Dec. 5.

CBC/Radio-Canada spearheads eco-coalition Green Frame

The coalition is made up of 11 screen-based organizations, including Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund.