Banff World Media Festival announces Rockie Awards gala host and awards recipients

From a media release: The 39th annual Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is proud to announce Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth* (Trial & Error, Hairspray Live!) will host this year’s Rockie Awards Gala Ceremony featuring a star-studded line-up of award recipients. The night of celebration will take place on Tuesday June 12th at … Continue reading Banff World Media Festival announces Rockie Awards gala host and awards recipients

2018-19 Canadian TV season renewal scorecard

With the 2017-18 Canadian television season ending soon, the networks are putting the finishing touches on their primetime lineups for 2018-19. That means celebrations for fans of shows that have been renewed and sadness for programs that won’t return. To help keep track of what’s been renewed or ending, we’ve put together a handy list … Continue reading 2018-19 Canadian TV season renewal scorecard

Baroness Von Sketch Show, Alias Grace and Andrew Phung take home trophies during Night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards

The writers on Baroness Von Sketch Show, Letterkenny, Orphan Black, Odd Squad, and Kim’s Convenience co-star Andrew Phung and Schitt’s Creek‘s Emily Hampshire were among the winners in the Creative Fiction Storytelling categories during Night 2 of the Canadian Screen Awards. Hosted by Kim’s Convenience‘s Andrew Phung, the non-televised celebration honoured 42 categories in the guest … Continue reading Baroness Von Sketch Show, Alias Grace and Andrew Phung take home trophies during Night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards

Canadian Screen Awards’ Beth Janson: “The television industry is turning out some of the best content that we’ve seen”

Now that those pesky Oscars are over and done with, we’re jazzed for the Canadian Screen Awards. Airing this coming Sunday on CBC—and with three non-broadcast award nights this week—the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television celebrates homegrown talent and projects on the big and small screen. This country has a lot to celebrate. From gripping … Continue reading Canadian Screen Awards’ Beth Janson: “The television industry is turning out some of the best content that we’ve seen”

Web series Ghost BFF puts the focus on mental health via two friends. And one of them is dead.

It’s important to talk about mental health. And while Bell does a great job stressing that one day a year in January, it’s something that should be done the other 364 days too. Launching its first season of 11 episodes, Ghost BFF is available for streaming on Elizabeth Banks’ WhoHaHa’s website now. The brainchild of creator Vanessa … Continue reading Web series Ghost BFF puts the focus on mental health via two friends. And one of them is dead.