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Vice TV announced the premiere of Vice Versa: Chyna, the first authorized documentary about the iconic women’s wrestler. The film comes from director Marah Strauch (Sunshine Superman), and traces the life of ...

Ninth SharkFest to run for six weeks this summer, feature Chris Hemsworth doc The ninth annual SharkFest will run this July for six weeks and boast 21 hours of original programming across four networks. SharkFest programming will air on National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, ... June 4, 2021 The ninth annual SharkFest will run this July for si...

Newly announced greenlights Son of a Critch (Project 10) are among more than 35 new orders and renewals. June 3, 2021 Canadian pubcaster CBC has unveiled its 2021-22 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem as part of its 2021 Upfronts presentation, held yesterday (June 2). In total, 43 properties are on the docket for CBC TV and the younger-skewed Gem, including 16 new shows and 27 rene...

Exclusive: Red Rock Films hires industry veteran Cara Biega as creative content leader Red Rock Films has named Cara Biega its new vice president of creative content, where she’ll be in charge of developing a slate of original content. A 15-year veteran with senior and ... June 3, 2021 Red Rock Films has named Cara Biega its new vice p...

When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren (formerly under the working title When Nature Calls), premiering this month on ABC and Hulu. The nature-themed comedy is based on a BBC Studios format that features comedians providing dialogue for animals in nature footage from around the world. The new series is set to premiere June 24 on ABC, with episodes available on demand the following day on Hulu. “Helen Mirren is without a doubt one of the greatest talents of our time, and we consider it a privile...

, we present the Reality Report, examining the top trends and issues impacting the unscripted production community today across three genres: reality competition, shiny floor and travel. The thread tying these features together is experimentation. More than ever, producers and buyers are venturing into new territory, blending genres and taking risks to cut through and meet an ever-increasing appetite for unscripted.  While those working across all unscripted genres faced disruption to varying ...

JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass and Ting Poo and Leo Scott’s Val are among the documentaries selected for the 74th Cannes Film Festival. The festival is scheduled to run in-person July 6 to 17. Running in the Out of Competition section, The Velvet Underground tells the story of how the iconic New York City band become a cultural touchstone; while JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass, a Cannes Premiere, delves into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Apple TV+ lande...

Canadian LGBTQ+ network OUTtv will debut a new drag competition series beginning this fall. The unscripted reality series, titled Call Me Mother, is produced by Go Button Media and RedFlame TV. Dallas Dixon, from Entertainment Tonight Canada, will host the series that features drag mothers Peppermint, Crystal and Barbada as they adopt and mentor new talent into their Drag Houses. The series will last eight weeks, as contestants vie for the title of “First Child of Drag” and a grand prize ...

One of Canada’s leading factual TV creatives has found a new home. McGillivray Entertainment Media (MEM) has recruited Mike Bickerton as its new executive producer, joining the company to support showrunners, series producers and help map the creative strategy for the company. Bickerton will also focus on the expansion of the business into new genres. A 20-year veteran, Bickerton (pictured) earned his reputation on a number of award-winning shows, working as a showrunner, producer and directo...

Sean Mills exits Snap, Vanessa Guthrie to lead Originals Sean Mills is stepping down from his post as head of original content at Snap and will leave the company after six years with Snapchat’s parent. Taking over the post will ... June 3, 2021 Sean Mills is stepping down from his post as head of original content at Snap and will leave t...