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Reality, drama series top Canadian TV ratings in 2022
Bell Media, CBC and Corus Entertainment share their highest-rated Canadian programs across conventional and specialty channels.
CBC Gem orders Murdoch Mysteries spinoff series
Macy Murdoch, produced by Toronto’s Shaftesbury, is slated for release on CBC Gem in spring 2023.
WildBrain brings back ‘Life With’ franchise
The mediaco leans on nostalgia for new linear content, ordering a live-action film for Family Channel that will serve as the second spinoff based on the Life with Derek series.
First-ever Canadian Screen Music Awards announces nominees
Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla got a leading two nominations for the awards, put on by the Screen Composers Guild of Canada.
Four participants selected for 2022 Level Up Program
The partnership program between Access Reelworld, Citytv, Shaftesbury, and Pope Productions will give two writers and two directors experience on Hudson & Rex.
Shaftesbury finds ‘quick access’ with AMC for projects like SisterS
Shaftesbury chairman and president Christina Jennings says their strategic partnership with AMC Networks gives them easy access to resources, connections, and funding for projects like SisterS.
Shaftesbury appoints Liz Levine as senior producer and VP of television
The veteran producer said the Toronto prodco has supported her throughout her career and joining it “feels a lot like coming home.”
CBC sets new dramas, builds on comedy slate, says goodbye to two titles for 2022-23
The pubcaster’s fall slate includes new Canadian drama Plan B, starring Karine Vanasse and Patrick J. Adams, but won’t see the return of Coroner or TallBoyz.
Screen world mourns death of St. John’s producer Paul Pope
Politicians are also among those heralding the Pope Productions president who helped build up the Newfoundland and Labrador film and TV industry, with productions including Hudson & Rex.
Cancon clout: How Canadian TV series are reaching global audiences
Two years into the pandemic, international TV sales may have become more complicated, but Canada is holding its own.
Red Arrow amps up Canadian slate ahead of MIPTV
The European distributor will bring all three seasons of KOTV’s Plan B and the third season of Departure to the annual Cannes TV market in April.
Shudder renews Slasher, Eric McCormack to star in fifth season
The Shaftesbury-produced horror anthology will go into production in Toronto in the spring.
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