Tag: Writers Guild of Canada

WGC and IATSE sign historic agreement protecting script coordinators

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and IATSE have reached a historic, national agreement to represent script coordinators working in the Canadian film and...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell Media appeals to CRTC...

Bell Media is appealing to the CRTC to delete numerous conditions of licence (COLs) around local news coverage for its English- and French-language television...

WGC appeals for government regulation around AI and the role of...

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has written to the ministers of Canadian Heritage and Innovation, Science and Industry asking for protection for Canadian...

TV & Film News – Networks announce Coronation Week coverage

Global News will have extensive coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III, beginning May 1. The Morning Show will celebrate Coronation Week with...

Family Law showrunner Susin Nielsen among winners at WGC Screenwriting Awards

The 27th annual Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) Screenwriting Awards were handed out Monday night at Koerner Hall in Toronto, the first in-person WGC...

TV & Film News – Canadian Screen Week underway

Canadian Screen Week is underway with trophies handed out in four categories so far, including News, Documentary & Factual. Among the evening’s multiple award...

TV & Film News – DGC BC issues strike notice

The Directors Guild of Canada, BC District Council (DGC BC) has issued strike notice to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)...

WGC Screenwriting Awards recognize The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker, showrunner Anthony Q....

The winners of the 26th annual Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) Screenwriting Awards were recognized at a virtual ceremony Monday, April 25. Among those claiming...

TV & Film News – Genius Brands acquires WOW! Unlimited Media

Genius Brands has entered into an agreement to acquire WOW! Unlimited Media for approximately USD $53 million in cash and stock. Based in Toronto,...

TV & Film News – WGC recognizes writers behind Schitt’s Creek,...

The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has handed out its 25th Annual Screenwriting Awards. Among this year’s winners are Daniel Levy (Schitt’s Creek) in the...