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From a media release:

A week from the premiere of a new season of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, Crave today announced that it has ordered a fifth season of the wildly-popular series. CANADA’S DRAG RACE, the #1 most streamed Canadian Reality show on Crave this year, is available to audiences in Canada, in both English and French. The series is produced by Blue Ant Studios in association with Crave and World of Wonder.

Canadian drag artists looking to flaunt their distinct brand of Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent can submit their applications now at https://www.canadasdragracecasting.com/. Applicants must be 19 years of age as of Nov. 1, 2023, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

CANADA’S DRAG RACE is set to premiere its fourth season on Crave on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. ET, and is also available on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus in the U.S., and in more than 160 countries around the world, and coming soon to BBC Three and iPlayer in the U.K. Crave recently announced the new series and format, SLAYCATION, in partnership with Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder, with CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS: THE WORLD set to return for a second season next year.

Say her name! Bell Media inks development deal with world-renowned entertainer Priyanka

February 23, 2023 Greg David 1 Comment

From a media release:

Bell Media announced today it is teaming up with world-renowned entertainer, musical artist, and first-ever winner of Canada’s Drag Race, Priyanka, on a multi-faceted partnership which includes a development deal and a first-look acquisition opportunity on international projects.

In addition to the development deal, as announced on ETALK last night with her debut appearance, Priyanka joins Canada’s most-watched entertainment news program as a special contributor, bringing her interview and hosting skills to the studio, the field, and on the red carpet. ETALK airs weeknights at 7 p.m. ET, on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app.

This pact serves as a direct pipeline between Priyanka and Bell Media to create original premium content, that looks to showcase underrepresented and unique perspectives, ideas, and people, as well as unique client integration opportunities. As part of the development deal, Priyanka serves as executive producer on these projects, and has already begun developing ideas.

About Priyanka

Multi-hyphenate entertainer Priyanka is taking the world by storm; across stages, screens, and digital streaming platforms. With unmatchable star power and charisma, Priyanka was first introduced to audiences as “Suki” on legendary children’s network, YTV, before her iconic 2020 crowning as the first-ever winner of the inaugural season of Crave Original series, CANADA’s DRAG RACE. With her recent debut, EP Taste Test, hitting more than 15 million streams, and a debut album coming later this year, her work both on screen and behind the scenes as a producer, and launching the viral hit single “Come Through”, as part of “Priyanka Cinematic Universe”, Priyanka brings an unmatched prowess to the industry, always reaching new heights.

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True, north, strong, and fierce! Crave orders a fourth season of Canada’s Drag Race

November 1, 2022 Greg David

From a media release:

Crave confirmed today that it has ordered a fourth season of its hit original series CANADA’S DRAG RACE. The series is available to audiences in Canada, in both English and French, and is produced by Blue Ant Studios in association with Crave and World of Wonder.

Canadian drag artists looking to flaunt their distinct brand of Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent can submit their applications now at http://canadasdragracecasting.com. Applicants must be 19 years of age as of Nov. 1, 2022 to apply and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Seasons 1-3 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE are currently available for streaming on Crave in Canada and on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus in the U.S. and in more than 160 countries around the world. Additionally, audiences can look forward to the new six-episode series CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD premiering on Friday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. ET. Queens from the international Drag Race family will compete to become the Queen of the Mother-Pucking World. Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor are resident judges, with Canada as the host nation.

In association with Crave, Season 4 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE is produced by Blue Ant Studios. Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, and Tom Campbell. RuPaul Charles serves as Executive Producer.

Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Michael Kot, Betty Orr, and Laura Michalchyshyn. Returning from CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 3, and from CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, are Trevor Boris, Executive Producer/Showrunner, and Yette Vandendam, Executive Producer/Supervising Producer.

Awards, Featured

Corner Gas Animated, The Hardy Boys, Mary Berg and Canada’s Drag Race win during Night 3 of the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards

April 6, 2022 Greg David

Corner Gas Animated, The Hardy Boys, Mary Berg and Canada’s Drag Race were among the individuals and programs to win during Night 3 of 2022 Canadian Screen Awards Online Presentations.

The first portion of the live streaming celebration focused on Children’s & Animation categories hosted by Deepa Prashad, followed by the Lifestyle & Reality categories hosted by Best Host, Lifestyle winner Mary Berg.

Here are the winners in Wednesday’s key categories:

Best Performance, Animation
RuPaul, The Bravest Knight

Best Writing, Animation
Ken Cuperus, Sandy Jobin-Bevans, Happy House of Frightenstein, “Hide and Go Eek”

Best Animated Short
Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice

Best Animated Program or Series
Corner Gas Animated

Best Performance, Children’s or Youth
Saara Chaudry, Lockdown

Best Writing, Children’s or Youth
Mark De Angelis, Eric Toth, Odd Squad Mobile Unit, “Mission O Possible – Nature of the Sandbeast”

Shaw Rocket Fund Kids’ Choice Award
Miss Persona

Best Pre-School Program or Series
Paw Patrol

Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
All-Round Champion

Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series
The Hardy Boys

Best Talk Program or Series
Artists & Icons: Indigenous Entertainers in Canada

Best Variety or Entertainment Special
Canada’s Drag Race Anniversary Extravaganza

Best Entertainment News Program or Series
Entertainment Tonight Canada

Best Morning Show
Breakfast Television

Best Host, Talk Show or Entertainment News
Amanda Parris, CBC Arts: Exhibitionists

Best Host, Lifestyle
Mary Berg, Mary Makes It Easy

Best Writing, Lifestyle or Reality/Competition
Brandon Ash Mohammed, Canada’s Drag Race, “Screech”

Best Lifestyle Program or Series
Mary Makes It Easy

Best Reality/Competition Program or Series
Canada’s Drag Race

For the complete list of winners, visit the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television website.

Industry News, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

Crave serves a third season of Canada’s Drag Race

November 10, 2021 Greg David

From a media release:

Crave confirmed today that it has ordered a third season of its hit original series, which continues to be the top-performing Canadian title on Crave*. CANADA’S DRAG RACE is available to audiences in Canada in both English and French, and is produced by Blue Ant Studios in association with Crave and World of Wonder.

Canadian drag artists looking to show off their distinct brand of Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent, can now submit their applications at www.crave.ca/canadasdragrace. Applicants must be 19 years of age by November 8, 2021, to apply, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Additional details about the new season will be announced at a later date.

In association with Crave, Season 3 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE will be produced by Blue Ant Studios. Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, and Tom Campbell. RuPaul serves as Executive Producer. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Michael Kot, Betty Orr, Michelle Mama (SHINE TRUE for VICE, Fuse, and OUTtv; and IN THE MAKING for CBC) and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris (BIG BROTHER CANADA for Global TV; and PARADISE HOTEL for FOX) is Executive Producer/Showrunner.