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Nominations Announced for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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TORONTO, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards in 156 television, film, and digital media categories.

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  • TORONTO, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards in 156 television, film, and digital media categories.
  • The annual awards celebrating excellence on-screen will be presented over four days during Canadian Screen Week 2024, including The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards broadcast show, hosted by Mae Martin, airing on Friday, May 31 at 8 PM (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.
  • The full schedule is as follows:
    The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Box Office opens today, Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
  • For the full list of 2024 Canadian Screen Award nominees, please visit academy.ca/nominees ; view the full schedule for Canadian Screen Week 2024 at CanadianScreenWeek.ca .

Thunderbird Distribution sends Canadian preschool series Mittens & Pants to the U.S. with NBCU’s Peacock on board

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Thunderbird Distribution, a division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is delighted to announce that adorable animal-centric preschool series Mittens & Pants has been adopted by several U.S. streaming platforms.

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  • Thunderbird Distribution, a division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is delighted to announce that adorable animal-centric preschool series Mittens & Pants has been adopted by several U.S. streaming platforms.
  • Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy are best friends that live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners — each day is a new adventure for these unlikely best friends.
  • “Launching into the U.S. market is an amazing next step for this live-action series that features real animals,” said Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products.
  • See more Mittens & Pants on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook via @mittensandpantstv and at @mittensandpantsofficial on YouTube.

Thunderbird Distribution Makes Global Tracks With Mittens & Pants

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921605718/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921605718/en/
    Thunderbird Distribution is bringing both seasons of Mittens & Pants to mipjunior/MIPCOM in Cannes, France, October 14 to 19, 2023.
  • Mittens & Pants features best friends Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy who live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners.
  • “Mittens & Pants was crafted by Windy Isle to stand out in a crowded preschool landscape,” said Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products.
  • Thunderbird Distribution is bringing both seasons of Mittens & Pants to international sales market mipjunior/MIPCOM taking place in Cannes, France, October 14 to 19, 2023.

SPARKS FLY IN THE LOVE CLUB MOMS WITH FOUR ALL-NEW TV MOVIES IN PRODUCTION FROM CORUS STUDIOS AND NIKKI RAY MEDIA AGENCY

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Inspired by the success of W Network's Original Movies, The Love Club, Corus Studios and Nikki Ray Media Agency have started work on The Love Club Moms, the next chapter of the made-for-tv movie franchise.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Inspired by the success of W Network's Original Movies, The Love Club, Corus Studios and Nikki Ray Media Agency have started work on The Love Club Moms, the next chapter of the made-for-tv movie franchise.
  • Set to premiere on W Network and STACKTV in 2024, The Love Club Moms will be represented internationally by Corus Studios.
  • The movies are produced by Dominic Ewenson, David J. Phillips, and Nikki Ray Media Agency in association with Corus Studios, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund.
  • "We begin every production with the belief that you should love what you make," said Tanya Linton, Executive Producer, Nikki Ray Media Agency.

Catherine Tait reappointed as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Catherine Tait has served as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada since July 2018 and will now serve until January 2025.

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  • Catherine Tait has served as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada since July 2018 and will now serve until January 2025.
  • GATINEAU, QC, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the extension of Catherine Tait as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada until January 2, 2025.
  • Ms. Tait began her appointment on July 3, 2018, after being identified through an open, transparent and merit-based selection process.
  • She is the first woman in the history of CBC/Radio-Canada to serve as President and CEO.

Winners announced at The Comedic & Dramatic Arts Awards during Canadian Screen Week 2023

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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The Comedic and Dramatic Arts Awards, which recognized the best of television performance and craft categories, took place earlier this evening and saw CBC's The Porter winning a record 12 Canadian Screen Awards, leading television honours overall.

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  • The Comedic and Dramatic Arts Awards, which recognized the best of television performance and craft categories, took place earlier this evening and saw CBC's The Porter winning a record 12 Canadian Screen Awards, leading television honours overall.
  • Wins include: Best Drama Series; Best Direction, Drama Series, presented by Playback; Best Writing, Drama Series; and Best Guest Performance, Drama Series for Alfre Woodward.
  • In comedy, the sophomore season of CBC's Sort Of took home seven Canadian Screen Awards.
  • "I want to extend both a heartfelt thank you to the incredible team who helped make these celebrations possible, and  mighty congratulations to all of the immensely talented 2023 Canadian Screen Awards winners."

The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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  • The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships
    We are honoured to announce that Canada's Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, is again the Honorary Patron of this year's National Canadian Film Day.
  • John and the Missus will also be streaming for free across Canada, courtesy of the producer.
  • -  Writer-director Chandler Levack attending the BAFICI (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente in Argentina) for a screening of her film I Like Movies.
  • REEL CANADA Artistic Director, Sharon Corder, says, "National Canadian Film Day is about connecting our great national cinema with audiences everywhere.

CLASS IS IN SESSION! THE PREMIERE OF POPULARITY PAPERS TAKES CENTRE STAGE ON YTV AND STACKTV THIS APRIL

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Produced in association with BBC Studios Kids & Family, Popularity Papers is being distributed worldwide by BBC Studios.

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  • Produced in association with BBC Studios Kids & Family, Popularity Papers is being distributed worldwide by BBC Studios.
  • Popularity Papers follows middle-school besties Julie and Lydia as they seek to demystify one of life's greatest questions: What makes someone popular?
  • YTV can be streamed via STACKTV , available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream.
  • The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus and Videotron.

Discover the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem in new TVO Original series Great Lakes Untamed

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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This series will astound viewers with its jaw-dropping imagery and deeply researched revelations about the Great Lakes, says John Ferri, VP of Programming and Content at TVO.

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  • This series will astound viewers with its jaw-dropping imagery and deeply researched revelations about the Great Lakes, says John Ferri, VP of Programming and Content at TVO.
  • Great Lakes Untamed comes at a crucial moment in time, when we have the tools and knowledge to safeguard the future of these lakes and the vast diversity of life that depends on them.
  • TVO Original series Great Lakes Untamed revels in the fascinating history of North Americans five great lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario.
  • Watch the premiere of episode one of TVO Original series Great Lakes Untamed on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 9 pm ET on TVO, and stream it anytime on TVO Today , YouTube and smart TV services.

New TVOkids Original Sunny's Quest showcases the stories of Black children across Canada

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Sunnys Quest is an exciting opportunity to spotlight Black children doing what they love most at home and in their communities, says Kirsten Hurd, executive producer of TVOkids.

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  • Sunnys Quest is an exciting opportunity to spotlight Black children doing what they love most at home and in their communities, says Kirsten Hurd, executive producer of TVOkids.
  • In Sunny's Quest, Afro-descendant children celebrate their culture and heritage, inspiring relevant discussions on the Black experience in Canada.
  • TVOkids Original Sunnys Quest features trailblazing children from cross-cultural communities.
  • Follow TVOkids Original Sunnys Quest on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter for new episodes and fun learning from the series.