A Writers Guild of Canada report, published last week, found a decline in the number of episodes across every TV format – a first since it started publishing its “Equity,... Continue Reading
Super Channel announced Thursday that the second season of its “long-awaited” When Hope Calls started production this month and will premiere in the first quarter of 2025. The spinoff sequel... Continue Reading
Public relations campaign against Online Streaming Act launches By Ahmad Hathout Two music organizations have sent a letter to the CRTC disagreeing with what they say is an attempt to... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC is looking for a senior auditor to prepare an annual report detailing the impact of the Online News Act on the Canadian digital news marketplace.... Continue Reading
CBC announced Tuesday a slate of new original podcasts for the fall, which includes pop culture and investigative series. Launching Tuesday, October 15, Celine: Understood will run for four episodes... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout An association representing French-language music publishers wants the CRTC to collect and make public data from online streaming services to evaluate how well they are promoting Canadian... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout A Senate bill to impose a nationwide framework regulating advertising for sports betting could reduce those ads at a time when the provinces are still navigating the... Continue Reading
Family and kids media company WildBrain announced Wednesday it has implemented a new leadership and team structure to “drive its global Distribution business and its Canadian broadcast network, WilBrain Television.”... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Netflix has confirmed it’s pulling back on its film and television training and development programs in Canada, citing mandated CRTC contributions under the Online Streaming Act. According to the streaming giant,... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Anthem Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Hollywood Suite, the owner and operator of four linear TV channels and accompanying digital on-demand service, pending CRTC approval. Launched in 2011,... Continue Reading