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Production to start this fall on Toronto-set ‘Law & Order’ adaptation

Toronto is getting its own dedicated Law & Order spinoff, set to debut on Citytv next Spring, the network announced Monday. One-hour crime drama Law &...

CBC to launch two new FAST channels as part of 2023-24 programming slate

CBC has announced plans to launch two new free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels this fall. Following the launch of CBC News Explore last November, the...

TV & Film News – Alanis Obomsawin, Sphere Media among BANFF Rockies Gala honourees

Alanis Obomsawin, Jennifer Podemski, and Sphere Media are among those set to be honoured during the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF). Set for June...

Winnie Luk named inaugural ED of Disability Screen Office

The Disability Screen Office (DSO) has named its inaugural executive director, Winnie Luk. A disability advocate and LGBTQ+ activist with experience in the non-profit, film, entertainment, and...

Alanis Obomsawin, Sphere Media among those to be honoured at BANFF Rockies Gala

Alanis Obomsawin, Jennifer Podemski, and Sphere Media are among those set to be honoured during the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) next month. Set for...

TV & Film News – Bones of Crows leads Leo Awards nominees

The Leo Awards, celebrating excellence in B.C. film and television, have announced the 2023 nominees. This year’s feature film nominees are led by Bones...

TV & Film News – Canadian OTT access revenue forecast to grow 18% this year

Convergence Research Group’s latest Battle for the Canadian Couch Potato Report indicates Canada is increasingly being impacted by the global OTT battle for viewers....

Retired Global BC anchor Deb Hope passes away after battle with Alzheimer’s

Deborra Hope, a fixture on the Global BC anchor desk and its predecessor BCTV, has passed away after an almost decade-long battle with early...

Curtis White appointed president at Network Media Group

Vancouver-based production company Network Media Group has appointed Curtis White as its president. Part of the group that founded Thunderbird Entertainment, White spent a decade...

TV & Film News – Coronation drew 7.6M viewers in Canada

Numeris says the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6 drew 7.6 million viewers in Canada. 71% of that viewing was live....

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