entertainment

July 9th 2024 at 16:11

Production Wraps on the Official Lilith Fair Documentary Directed by Ally Pankiw

PRODUCTION WRAPS ON THE OFFICIAL LILITH FAIR DOCUMENTARY DIRECTED BY ALLY PANKIW The documentary was made with the full support and authorization of Sarah McLachlan The film was commissioned by CBC and is produced by Dan Levy’s Not A Real Production Company and Elevation Pictures and is presented by White Horse Pictures in association with Epic Magazine The documentary also reunites and features interviews from original Lilith Fair artists Bonnie R...

July 9th 2024 at 14:06

Production Begins on Season 4 of Canada’s Number-One Original Comedy, CBC’s Son of a Critch

CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster, and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the start of principal photography has begun on the fourth season of the hit original comedy series SON OF A CRITCH (13 x 30) in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

July 9th 2024 at 14:00

Canadian Paralympic Committee and CBC/Radio-Canada launch “Greatness Moves Us” campaign for Paris 2024

The campaign features the journeys of seven Canadian Para athletes whose relentless, bold, and vibrant energy harmonizes perfectly with the innovative custom track by Canadian bilingual artist Aiza

June 24th 2024 at 17:11

New to CBC Gem in July 2024

On July 1, CBC Gem marks Canada Day with two CBC News specials hosted live by Heather Hiscox from St John’s, CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL PRESENTS: CELEBRATING GORDON LIGHTFOOT, and evening concert CANADA DAY: FEEL THE RHYTHM, live from Ottawa Beginning July 26, CBC Gem will offer 22 hours daily of live CBC-hosted coverage of the OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024, in addition to an expansive streaming lineup of live events each day New CBC Films titles available to stream includ...

June 24th 2024 at 13:34

CBC Music Live at Massey Hall Presents: Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot, July 1 on CBC GEM and CBC Radio

To honour the iconic Canadian musician’s legacy, CBC and Massey Hall, in collaboration with the Gordon Lightfoot Estate, present CELEBRATING GORDON LIGHTFOOT, broadcasting nationwide on Canada Day, July 1

June 13th 2024 at 14:56

CBC Marks National Indigenous Peoples Day & National Indigenous History Month

As part of the public broadcaster’s ongoing commitment to reflect Indigenous communities across Canada, CBC is recognizing National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with a broadcast, streaming, audio and digital lineup of original and special programming.

June 13th 2024 at 9:10

Céline Dion Opens Up to Adrienne Arsenault in a CBC News Canadian Exclusive Interview

CÉLINE DION: I WILL SING AGAIN - ADRIENNE ARSENAULT REPORTS is now available on CBC News The National’s YouTube channel The exclusive interview will be available June 13 on CBC Gem, June 14 at 8 p.m. on CBC and June 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBC News Network June 13, 2024 — In a CBC News Canadian English-language exclusive interview, Céline Dion sits down for the first time in four years to talk about coping with a rare neurological disorder, stiff-pe...

June 6th 2024 at 15:09

Indigenous Screen Office, CBC & APTN Announce Third Year of Early Stage Scripted Development Program

The CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators in association with the ISO is returning for a third year.

June 3rd 2024 at 6:00

Team Wildcard Wins Canada’s Ultimate Challenge in Thrilling Two-Part Season Finale

Brandon Rodwell, Shasily Matowe and Whitney Beers are Season Two champions of Canada’s Ultimate Challenge and winners of a VIP trip to the Olympic Games Paris 2024

May 31st 2024 at 22:14

CBC/Radio-Canada Celebrates 55 Wins at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards

CBC/Radio-Canada and its creative talent and production partners were recognized with 55 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television over four days during Canadian Screen Week 2024, following 288 nominations announced earlier this year.

May 29th 2024 at 0:10

NEWS INDUSTRY LAUNCHES TOOLKIT FOR TRAUMA AND DISASTER

May 29, 2024—Leaders in journalist safety today unveiled a new suite of online resources designed to help better prepare newsrooms, journalists and educators for coverage of trauma, violence and disaster.   Trauma Aware Journalism (TAJ): A News Industry Toolkit features a series of free “micro-learning” videos, online resources and study guides on how journalists can best cover people and communities that are suffering, as well as on how to protect the men...

May 27th 2024 at 21:45

CBC Manitoba Announces New Host for News at Six

CBC Manitoba is pleased to announce that Brittany Greenslade will take the anchor chair to host News at Six for television and streaming audiences.

May 24th 2024 at 17:53

New to CBC Gem in June 2024

  THE 2024 INDSPIRE AWARDS, honouring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their communities and beyond, streams Friday, June 21 at 7 PM ET (4 PM PT) on CBC Gem The Pride Month collection features a new season of CBC Arts’ CANADA’S A DRAG (June 3); the first season of acclaimed genre-toppling spy series KILLING EVE (June 14) starring Golden Globe-winner Sandra Oh and Emmy-winner Jodie Comer; comedy series PLEASE L...

May 23rd 2024 at 3:25

CBC Unveils 2024-25 Programming Slate Featuring Over 40 Original Series and Specials From Canadian Storytellers

CBC today announced its 2024-25 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 40 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers, and 14 CBC News local FAST channels.

May 16th 2024 at 17:13

Participants Announced for CBC New Indigenous Voices 2024

The training program offers Indigenous creators aged 18+ the opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in the essential elements of film, TV and digital media.

May 13th 2024 at 16:56

CBC Sports and Radio-Canada to Provide Live Streaming and Broadcast Coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Swim Trials

Team Canada spots for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are on the line as Swimming Canada’s flagship event returns to Toronto.

April 25th 2024 at 14:16

CBC Launches New Spring/Summer 2024 Podcast Slate

CBC, Canada’s #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new spring and summer slate of original CBC Podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations spanning the globe and personal storytelling reflecting timely topics and issues. CBC’s entire podcast collection can be found on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available. Select titles can also be streamed on CBC Podcasts’ YouTube channel.

April 25th 2024 at 13:00

Kate Gunn of Vancouver Wins the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize

KATE GUNN OF VANCOUVER WINS THE 2024 CBC SHORT STORY PRIZEGunn wins the $6,000 grand prize and two-week writing residency for her story, Old BonesApril 25, 2024 – CBC Books, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, today announced Kate Gunn of Vancouver as the winner of the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize. Gunn’s story, Old Bones, was selected from more than 2,000 entries. As the gran...

April 23rd 2024 at 15:32

New to CBC Gem in May 2024

THE 2024 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS, hosted by comedian Mae Martin and celebrating the best in Canadian film and television, streams Friday, May 31 at 8 PM (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC Gem The Asian History Month collection features lifestyle series NADIYA’S SIMPLE SPICES (May 1) with New York Times best-selling author Nadiya Hussain; documentary NAM JUNE PAIK: MOON IS THE OLDEST TV (May 1) about the Korean avant-garde artist; season 2 of UK comedy AVOIDANCE (May 8) starring co-creator Romesh...

April 19th 2024 at 10:00

COC and CBC/Radio-Canada Launch "Brave Is Unbeatable" Paris 2024 Campaign Voiced by Michael J. Fox and Céline Dion

“Brave is Unbeatable” aims to rally Canadians behind Team Canada ahead of Paris 2024 by showcasing the side of athletes that’s not often seen, and the obstacles they must overcome to compete on the world stage