The Sounds: Rachelle Lefevre and Peter Stebbings preview CBC’s thriller

The Sounds serves as a reunion between Rachelle Lefevre and Shaftesbury. The Canadian production company—perhaps most well-known for Murdoch Mysteries, Frankie Drake Mysteries and Hudson & Rex—last worked with Lefevre on the 2008 miniseries The Summit. After back-and-forth on several projects that didn’t happen, The Sounds came along. Debuting Monday at 8 p.m. on CBC, … Continue reading The Sounds: Rachelle Lefevre and Peter Stebbings preview CBC’s thriller

Nominees announced for 19th Annual DGC Awards

From a media release: It is our pleasure to announce the nominations for the 2020 DGC Awards for Feature Film, Documentary and Short Film. The nominees for Television Series, Movies for Television and Mini-Series were previously announced on September 3rd and are also included below. Winners in these categories will be announced at the 19th Annual Awards on consecutive … Continue reading Nominees announced for 19th Annual DGC Awards

2020-21 Canadian TV season renewal scorecard

Well, things are just a little bit different this time around. With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on television production around the world, the Canadian networks—like others—have been a little late in announcing their primetime schedules. But they’re gradually doing that, so we’ve put together a handy list of what will air between the summer of 2020 and … Continue reading 2020-21 Canadian TV season renewal scorecard

Shaftesbury aces inclusive stories with Crave’s The D Cut

Shaftesbury truly is a production company providing stories for everyone. Want a time period drama? Check out Murdoch Mysteries, Frankie Drake Mysteries or Dead Still. How about a more middle of the road mystery? There’s Hudson & Rex and Departure, each with their own storytelling twist. Those looking for LGBTQ2S+ characters and stories can find … Continue reading Shaftesbury aces inclusive stories with Crave’s The D Cut

Link: Why are there so many dogs on TV? These Canadian canines are taking over

From Bill Brioux of Brioux.tv: Link: Why are there so many dogs on TV? These Canadian canines are taking over Who let the dogs out — and onto our screens? Canine stars are wagging their tails all over television with dogs from Canada leading the pack. The main two are Diesel vom Burgimwald — the … Continue reading Link: Why are there so many dogs on TV? These Canadian canines are taking over