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TV/Film News – CFC and Netflix announce five-year funding partnership

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and Netflix have announced the start of a new five-year funding partnership in support...

CBC Gem streaming service to launch later this year

CBC has unveiled plans to launch streaming service CBC Gem, promising a less commercial, Canadian experience. Speaking at industry event...

TSN and CTV Saskatchewan airing Humboldt Broncos season opener commercial-free

TSN and CTV Saskatchewan will air Humboldt Strong - Humboldt Broncos Season Opener, live and commercial-free, Wednesday night (Sept. 12). The...

CBC launches new “CBC Films” brand

CBC is rolling out new brand CBC Films, which will encompass its funding, pre-buys and acquisitions, and become the...

Stand Up To Cancer telecast raises $162.7M and counting

Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada) says Friday night's star-studded fundraising telecast in Canada and the U.S. has raised $162.7...

DGC’s list of top new Canadian filmmakers to watch

The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) has announced its Discovery Long-List, highlighting the top new Canadian filmmakers to watch. “These...

CFC unveils details of five-year Netflix partnership

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and Netflix have announced the official start of a new five-year partnership in support of Canadian talent. The Netflix-CFC Global...

Cardinal, Alias Grace lead DGC TV Award nominees

Cardinal and Alias Grace lead the nominations for The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) 2018 DGC Awards for Television...

Citytv unveils fall schedule highlighted by Murphy Brown revival

Citytv has released its fall schedule anchored by Candice Bergen’s return as broadcast news legend Murphy Brown (Sept. 27). The network...

TV/Film Headlines – CRTC increases PNI spending requirement for big TV owner groups

The CRTC has increased the programs of national interest (PNI) spending requirement for both the English and French-language large...

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