‘Corner Gas’ gets an animated reboot

TORONTO – Christmas came early for Corner Gas fans after The Comedy Network confirmed plans for a new animated reboot of the Canadian comedy.The latest original 4K production from Bell Media, pre-production on the series will begin in Vancouver and Toronto in January, with the main cast confirmed to return. Producers also said that the character of Emma will live on in the animated world with the blessing of the late Janet Wright’s family. Casting for the voice of Emma is currently underway.The new series comes from Corner Gas executive producers Brent Butt and David Storey from Prairie Pantoons (335 Productions),...