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Stuff the British Stole

Filming underway on season two of CBC, ABC co-commission Stuff the British Stole

The eight-part second season of the globetrotting series will air on ABC, ABC iview, CBC and CBC Gem in 2024.

CBC launches podcast channel on YouTube

The CBC Podcasts channel will include the pubcaster’s lineup of audio content, with plans to add video podcasts.

Public interest groups ask CRTC to simplify broadcaster applications

All of Canada’s major TV broadcasters currently have some form of open request to amend their licence terms.

Sort Of wraps season three shoot

Shamim Sarif joined the directing team for what co-creator Fab Filippo called a “transformative season” of the CBC and Max dramedy.

Project10 Productions

Project 10 promotes Shonna Foster to director of development

The promotion is part of a new management structure at the Toronto prodco behind CBC’s Son of a Critch.

Deals: Copernicus, Blue Ant, 9 Story, Media Ranch

CBC is among the buyers for 2D animation Lana Longbeard, Blue Ant and World of Wonder’s Drag Race Universe heads to Roku, and more.

CBC races to renew marblemedia sand-sculpting series

Race Against the Tide was given the greenlight ahead of the season three premiere, with production to begin in the Bay of Fundy this summer.

Canadian media leaders tout IP ownership as key to future

The media executives also discussed Bill C-11 and a declining broadcasting system in a globalized landscape on a panel at BANFF.

CBC’s unscripted strategy focused on unique Canadian stories

Unscripted executive Jennifer Dettman says the pubcaster is looking for projects that feature connections to the country and spark a cultural conversation.

Deals: Attraction Distribution, Blue Ant, levelFILM

Nish Media’s Pour toi Flora sells in Canada and France, Blue Ant Media secures deals for content and FAST channels, plus more.

CBC sees streaming as ‘a critical piece of the future’

CBC executives Barbara Williams and Sally Catto explain the FAST strategy and drama focus for the 2023-24 lineup.

CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate

The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.