Tag: CBC

Lionsgate and Canada's CBC are working with Schitt’s Creek producer Andrew Barnsley and comedian, actor and writer Mark Critch on the new comedy Son of a Critch.

CBC has announced a new programming diversity commitment to better reflect Canadian audiences and advance equity, inclusion and representation in the Canadian production industry.

CBC has put in place a new scripted content leadership team that will oversee separate development and production units for comedy and drama.

Pier 21 Films has partnered with YouTube personality Jasmeet Singh Raina (known as Jus Reign) on a new half-hour series, Late Bloomer (working title), currently in development at the CBC.

At CBC’s 2020 virtual upfront presentation, the Canadian public broadcaster revealed its 2020-21 slate of original programming, with a fall schedule that features 1,300 new hours.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's public broadcaster has launched the CBC Creative Relief Fund, providing immediate support to Canadian creators.

CBC, in response to the postponement of the NHL season due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, has started hosting Movie Night in Canada on Saturday evenings.

Sienna Films and Streel Films have unveiled the cast of the new CBC original series The Trickster, which has begun production in Ontario.

CBC is launching a new slate of content for young adults ages 13 to 24 on the CBC Gem streaming service, including the original series Warigami.

CBC has unveiled its 2019-2020 roster, which includes a Canadian version of the hit game show Family Feud, to be hosted by Gerry Dee.