OTTAWA – The Canadian Media Producers Association and CTV announced today they will screen the first episode of the final season of Canadian drama series, Cardinal, at the opening of the CMPA’s Prime Time conference in Ottawa.
The January 29 gala event, which is presented by CTV in partnership with Entertainment One, Made|Nous, the City of North Bay and Sim, will be followed by a Q&A with series star Karine Vanasse and executive producers Jennifer Kawaja and Julia Sereny of Sienna Films, with more likely to be announced. The panel will be moderated by CTV anchor and host Ben Mulroney.
“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the conference’s 25th anniversary than by showcasing this proudly Canadian series, which has been embraced by audiences around the world,” said CMPA president and CEO Reynolds Mastin in the press release.
“We look forward to celebrating this incredible series, while allowing delegates to peek behind the curtain and hear directly from the talent about why Cardinal has resonated with audiences both here and abroad,” added Randy Lennox, president of Bell Media.
Prime Time is taking place in Ottawa from January 29 to 31st.
