From a media release: CTV Crosses THE BRIDGE: New Drama Series Joins CTV’s Original Production Slate Compelling and provocative cop drama executive-produced by Toronto Police veteran Craig Bromell CTV announced today the order of a new one-hour original Canadian drama series, THE BRIDGE. Based on the insights of veteran insider and outspoken former Toronto police … Continue reading CTV Orders New Drama Series The Bridge
From a media release: The Guard, Rent- A- Goalie, Billable Hours, Howie Do It, Kenny vs. Spenny, ‘da Kink In My Hair, Bob & Doug, Producing Parker, The Best Years, Project Runway Canada… and that is just the ‘sample’ list of the ‘best in Canadian show’ tradition at Canwest. Building on that pedigree, the broadcaster … Continue reading Canwest commissions 4 new drama pilots
From a media release (so please don’t ask me what makes these Canadian TV shows independent): Association announces CFTPA Indie Awards nominees The Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) is extremely pleased to announce the nominees of the CFTPA Indie Awards. The awards were created by the CFTPA in order to recognize and honour … Continue reading In the news: Canadian indie award nominees
Gayle MacDonald of the Globe and Mail CBC quietly sells off catalogue of programs to British company “‘At issue is the cloak-and-dagger nature of the transaction,’ said Laszlo Barna, whose Toronto-based Barna-Alper Productions has co-produced series for the public broadcaster. ‘It makes no sense why the CBC never attempted to invite Canadian companies in particular … Continue reading In the news: CBC catalogue sold to foreign company
From a CanWest media release: As the CanWest commitment to original programming grows, the broadcaster’s creative partnerships with a myriad of producing partners – from across Canada and around the world – have formed a strong foundation for an exciting roster of new content, set to debut this season and in the months to come. … Continue reading Global’s Canadian shows for fall