Announcement of 2022 CAFTCAD Awards nominees

March 3, 2022 Greg David

From a media release:

It’s with great pride that CAFTCAD announces exceptional nominations for the 2022 CAFTCAD Awards. We commend the immense design and artistry of vision we have seen across screens this past year across Canada and the world.

The digital presentation of the 2022 CAFTCAD Awards will screen live on Saturday, May 7th, at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT on www.thecaftcadawards.com.

With record-breaking submissions, we have chosen to share Contemporary TV nominations into East Coast and West Coast to showcase even more nominees and their talented teams.

And the nominees for the 2022 CAFTCAD Awards can be found HERE and at https://www.thecaftcadawards.com/nominations

ABOUT CAFTCAD and the CAFTCAD Awards

The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design (CAFTCAD) has brought together Canadian costume professionals from all corners of the industry. CAFTCAD has succeeded in creating a thriving environment within which members can share, learn and advance their craft, while simultaneously raising the awareness of the contributions these designers and artisans have made in the international industry of film, television, video, and commercials.

The CAFTCAD Awards, which held its inaugural event in 2019, is the culmination of these efforts to unite the Canadian costume community, while recognizing and rewarding their skills and talent.

Industry News

A March to remember: AMI announces must-see original and returning programming, including the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games and 2022 Canadian Blind Hockey Tournament

March 2, 2022 Greg David

From a media release:

Today, Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) unveiled its schedule for March—with a lineup of exciting new and returning programs available in described video for the blind and partially sighted community in Canada—highlighted by Paralympic coverage from CBC on AMI-tv and AMI-audio and the 2022 Canadian Blind Hockey Tournament on AMI-audio.

2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics
Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 13

Beginning with the Opening Ceremony on March 4, AMI will air over 40 hours of Paralympic coverage from CBC on AMI-tv and AMI-audio. All coverage will be accessible to audience members who are blind or partially sighted with live described video.

Dish with Mary: Destination Dining
Debuts Tuesday, March 8, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv

Join Mary Mammoliti, host of AMI-tv’s Dish with Mary and AMI-audio’s Kitchen Confession podcast, on Tuesday, March 8 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, as she visits St. John’s, Newfoundland, to explore its culture and culinary delights. Then, on Tuesday, March 15, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, Mary makes her way to our Nation’s Capital of Ottawa, Ontario, to discover some truly authentic cuisine. Dish with Mary: Destination Dining is an original AMI production.

Adaptable Animals
Debuts Wednesday, March 23, at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv

AMI’s new series, Adaptable Animals, looks at the world of animals with disabilities and the advances in veterinary medicine that provide them with prosthetics, thanks to the specialized work of Janice Olynich. In the debut episode, the clock is ticking as Janice has to cast, create and fit a test brace from scratch, all in the span of a few hours. Meanwhile, a Smooth Fox Terrier’s mysterious issue continues to be a challenge and a post-surgical Goldendoodle finds out if his healing is on track. Adaptable Animals is produced by Mountain Road Productions.

#IGotThis
Returns Wednesday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv

In the third season of #IGotThis, meet remarkable people who have discovered ways to cope with a physical disability or mental health challenges and move forward with their lives. In the Season three return, a fencing coach with limited mobility and his young student, who has cerebral palsy, realize being different doesn’t mean being less. #IGotThis is produced by Honey Cut Studios.

Site Unseen
Debuts Wednesday, March 16, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv

Eager to own their first house, AMI This Week Bureau Reporter Beth and her partner, Cody, bought a home sight unseen and were faced with a harsh reality once they stepped inside. Follow along as the two turn an unlivable house into the accessible home of their dreams. Site Unseen is an original AMI documentary.

2022 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament
Friday, March 25, and Sunday, March 27

Blind Hockey is back on AMI! AMI-audio will broadcast the 2022 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament live from the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Members of the AMI-audio team, including Mike Ross, Claire Buchanan, Jeff Ryman, Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and ParaSport TV’s Nicco Cardarelli will be offering play-by-play and analysis throughout the event. Tune in on Friday, March 25, at 1 p.m. Eastern, for the 2022 Canadian Blind Hockey Tournament Opening Ceremonies and first-ever Women’s Blind Hockey Game. Then, listen on Sunday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Eastern for the Open Division: Bronze Medal Game, followed by the Open Division: Gold Medal Game at 1 p.m. Eastern.

DarkVision
Debuts Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv

Dungeons & Dragons is a truly accessible game. Learn more about this real-time role-playing game and the people that play it. DarkVision is produced by Flow Productions.

Featured, Murdoch Mysteries

The world of Murdoch Mysteries expands with live tour experience

March 2, 2022 Greg David 3 Comments

From a media release:

Canadian production company Shaftesbury has announced the launch of a new in-person tour experience for fans of the hit show Murdoch Mysteries. The first of its kind in Canada, the Murdoch Mysteries live tour will bring a group of fans from around the world on a 7-day luxury coach tour of Toronto and parts of Southern Ontario, allowing them to experience the historical locations and beautiful settings in Ontario that have played a part in the beloved series. The tour will run September 26^th – October 2^nd.

In partnership with U.K based Transcendent Travel, the guided tour will take fans from Toronto to locations including Kingston, Dundas, and Peterborough, and includes luxury accommodations and dining, a behind the scenes look at the show being filmed, and a chance to meet the cast of Murdoch Mysteries while taking in some of the best scenic destinations that Ontario has to offer.

With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting travel plans for the last few years, this Murdoch Mysteries live tour represents a return to the exciting in-person events that have been so sorely missed. As Canada’s longest running drama series, Murdoch Mysteries has a devoted international fanbase who will be able to purchase tickets starting today, to take part in this exciting experience.

What: Murdoch Mysteries Tour of Ontario

When: September 26^th – October 2^nd, 2022 (Tickets on sale starting today)

Where: Toronto and surrounding areas

Who: Shaftesbury, in partnership with Transcendent Travel

Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch, Strays

CBC renews new original comedies Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch and Strays

February 28, 2022 Greg David 1 Comment

From a media release:

Continuing its commitment to nurturing world-class Canadian comedic talent, CBC today announced the renewal of new original series RUN THE BURBS, SON OF A CRITCH and STRAYS for their second seasons on CBC and CBC Gem. The series join CBC’s 2022-23 comedy slate alongside acclaimed comedy SORT OF from Sienna Films/Sphere Media, also recently announced by CBC and HBO Max as returning for its sophomore season. Additional CBC renewals across all genres and content areas to be announced in the spring.

Created by comedian, writer and actor Andrew Phung (Kim’s Convenience) and his best friend and collaborator, filmmaker Scott Townend (The Secret Marathon), RUN THE BURBS follows the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs. The series is produced by Pier 21 Films, with Endeavor Content holding international distribution rights. RUN THE BURBS premiered on January 5, 2022, and airs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m (9 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.

Based on Mark Critch’s award-winning, best-selling memoir, SON OF A CRITCH is the hilarious and very real story of 11-year-old Mark coming of age in St. John’s, Newfoundland in the 80s. Created by Critch (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) and Tim McAuliffe (The Office, Last Man on Earth and MacGruber) and produced by Andrew Barnsley (Schitt’s Creek), the series is an inter-provincial co-production between Barnsley’s Project 10 Productions Inc. and Newfoundland-based Take the Shot Productions in association with CBC and Lionsgate Television. SON OF A CRITCH premiered on January 4, 2022, ranking as the #1 scripted program on CBC in the 25-54, 18-49 and 18-34 audience demographics,* and garnering CBC’s highest rating for a comedy premiere since Kim’s Convenience debuted in October 2016.** The series airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. (9 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.

STRAYS follows Shannon Ross (Nicole Power) as the new executive director of the Hamilton East Animal Shelter, where she is boss to an eclectic staff. Developed for television by Kevin White (Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek), Anita Kapila (Kim’s Convenience, Son of a Critch) and Clara Altimas (Kim’s Convenience), STRAYS is produced by Thunderbird Entertainment and premiered on CBC and CBC Gem in September 2021.

Featured, Podcast

TV, Eh? Podcast Episode 241: We’re back!

February 27, 2022 Greg David

It’s been a while, but the TV, Eh podcast is back with co-hosts Greg David and Amy Wilson.

What can you expect when you download this podcast every couple of weeks? Well, upcoming Canadian TV debuts and returns, and any casting and production announcements that have happened between podcasts.

This week, Greg and Amy talk about Big Brother Canada and When Calls the Heart, both returning to our TV screens soon. Then, it’s on to discuss Transplant and Sort Of, which scored season renewals.

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