No one knew how many difficulties existed in the fictional town of Letterkenny when the show revolving around small-town hicks, hockey players and skids launched on Super Bowl Sunday 2016. As it turns out, there were enough “Letterkenny Problems” not only to change the lives of all those involved, but to transform the Canadian TV landscape.
When “Letterkenny” cracks open its final six-pack of episodes Dec. 25 on the Canadian streaming service Crave (and on Dec. 26 on Hulu), it ends an era that includes 74 episodes, seven specials, five live tours, branded clothing and booze, Canadian Screen Awards victories, and a spinoff, “Shoresy,” which wraps filming on its third season in Sudbury, Ont. this month.
The most impressive feat, however, may be in how a show with such specificity, from the vernacular to the sets, catapulted into mainstream pop culture and amassed loyal fanbases across Canada and the U.S.
“The more specific you get,...
When “Letterkenny” cracks open its final six-pack of episodes Dec. 25 on the Canadian streaming service Crave (and on Dec. 26 on Hulu), it ends an era that includes 74 episodes, seven specials, five live tours, branded clothing and booze, Canadian Screen Awards victories, and a spinoff, “Shoresy,” which wraps filming on its third season in Sudbury, Ont. this month.
The most impressive feat, however, may be in how a show with such specificity, from the vernacular to the sets, catapulted into mainstream pop culture and amassed loyal fanbases across Canada and the U.S.
“The more specific you get,...
- 12/23/2023
- by Amber Dowling
- Variety Film + TV
“Ontario is open for business, open for jobs and open for film and television productions.”
The government of Ontario has set up the Ministers’ Film and Television Advisory Panel to give officials expert advice on how to grow the Canadian province’s film and television industries.
First announced in the 2019 Ontario budget, the panel will report jointly to the minister of heritage, sport, tourism and culture Industries (Mhstci) Lisa MacLeod and the minister of finance Rod Phillips. Jim Mirkopoulos, vice-president, of Cinespace Film Studios, will serve as chair and Christina Jennings, founder, chairman and CEO of film, TV and digital production company Shaftesbury,...
The government of Ontario has set up the Ministers’ Film and Television Advisory Panel to give officials expert advice on how to grow the Canadian province’s film and television industries.
First announced in the 2019 Ontario budget, the panel will report jointly to the minister of heritage, sport, tourism and culture Industries (Mhstci) Lisa MacLeod and the minister of finance Rod Phillips. Jim Mirkopoulos, vice-president, of Cinespace Film Studios, will serve as chair and Christina Jennings, founder, chairman and CEO of film, TV and digital production company Shaftesbury,...
- 2/13/2020
- by 31¦John Hazelton¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er.
Hulu announced that it has acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the cult hit Canadian comedy series, meaning when the seventh season debuts on Oct. 14, it will do so as a Hulu original, as will all future seasons of the show. Hulu already had the rights to the show’s past seasons.
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, the half-hour comedy revolves around the inhabitants of the fictional town of Letterkenny, Ontario. It focuses on the different groups who make up the town, namely the hicks, skids, Christians, and hockey players. In addition to Keeso, the series stars Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, K Trevor Wilson, Dylan Playfair, Andrew Herr, Tyler Johnston, Evan Stern, Mark Forward, and Tiio Horn. Jacob Tierney, who developed the show with Keeso and has directed much of the series, also stars.
“Letterkenny” is produced by New Metric Media,...
Hulu announced that it has acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the cult hit Canadian comedy series, meaning when the seventh season debuts on Oct. 14, it will do so as a Hulu original, as will all future seasons of the show. Hulu already had the rights to the show’s past seasons.
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, the half-hour comedy revolves around the inhabitants of the fictional town of Letterkenny, Ontario. It focuses on the different groups who make up the town, namely the hicks, skids, Christians, and hockey players. In addition to Keeso, the series stars Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, K Trevor Wilson, Dylan Playfair, Andrew Herr, Tyler Johnston, Evan Stern, Mark Forward, and Tiio Horn. Jacob Tierney, who developed the show with Keeso and has directed much of the series, also stars.
“Letterkenny” is produced by New Metric Media,...
- 6/6/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
On the heels of Telefilm Canada’s pledge on November 11 that half of its projects will be directed or written by women in a move to close the industry gender gap by 2020, the Whistler Film Festival (Nov 30 — Dec 4) was proud to present an unprecedented number of female focused films, talent, events and awards throughout its 2016 programs.
The festival featured a record 31 (36%) films all directed by women (including 15 feature films out of 50 and 16 short films out of 36). Wff also has 38 (58%) female filmmakers out of the 66 Canadian artists confirmed to date participating in 11 talent programs — including 22 directors, 6 producers, 3 screenwriters, 2 actors, and 5 musicians/bands in the Music Showcase. Add this to the talent confirmed to attend the festival in support of their films and projects, including award winning director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta (An Anatomy Of Violence), director Ingrid Veninger (Hockey Night), director Kirsten Carthew (The Sun At Midnight) and director Martine Blue...
The festival featured a record 31 (36%) films all directed by women (including 15 feature films out of 50 and 16 short films out of 36). Wff also has 38 (58%) female filmmakers out of the 66 Canadian artists confirmed to date participating in 11 talent programs — including 22 directors, 6 producers, 3 screenwriters, 2 actors, and 5 musicians/bands in the Music Showcase. Add this to the talent confirmed to attend the festival in support of their films and projects, including award winning director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta (An Anatomy Of Violence), director Ingrid Veninger (Hockey Night), director Kirsten Carthew (The Sun At Midnight) and director Martine Blue...
- 12/7/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Last week we got word that Canadian TV network Space had committed to a second season of "Bitten," their most-watched original series ever, and Syfy is hot on their heels with an announcement of their own...
From the Press Release:
Syfy has acquired the popular supernatural thriller "Bitten" for a second season consisting of 10 all-new episodes. Production on Season 2 will begin this summer in Toronto, and the series, from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne), will return to Syfy in 2015.
Said Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Programming, Syfy: "'Bitten' is a fast-paced and edgy series which has found a growing and passionate fan base on our channel. We’re delighted to bring the series back to Syfy next year.”
Said Prentiss Fraser, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions, eOne Television International: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the tremendous support and enthusiasm from fans across social media since the debut of 'Bitten.
From the Press Release:
Syfy has acquired the popular supernatural thriller "Bitten" for a second season consisting of 10 all-new episodes. Production on Season 2 will begin this summer in Toronto, and the series, from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne), will return to Syfy in 2015.
Said Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Programming, Syfy: "'Bitten' is a fast-paced and edgy series which has found a growing and passionate fan base on our channel. We’re delighted to bring the series back to Syfy next year.”
Said Prentiss Fraser, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions, eOne Television International: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the tremendous support and enthusiasm from fans across social media since the debut of 'Bitten.
- 5/31/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
We tried really hard to watch "Bitten" on Syfy, but the experience proved to be too painful for us to endure. Apparently we were in the minority because the toothy little series has just gotten an order for a second season. Read on for details.
From the Press Release
Space announced today it has ordered a second season of the sexy, high-octane thriller "Bitten," Space’s most-watched original series ever.
Picking up after an exhilarating Season 1 finale, Space has ordered 10 additional one-hour episodes from No Equal Entertainment, Entertainment One Television, and Hoodwink Entertainment. Production is expected to begin this summer and will once again be shot on location in Toronto, Hamilton, and Hespeler. Viewers who have yet to join The Pack can catch encore episodes Sundays at 11 p.m. Et on Space following new episodes of the bewitching series "Salem" at 10 p.m. Et. The entire first season of the...
From the Press Release
Space announced today it has ordered a second season of the sexy, high-octane thriller "Bitten," Space’s most-watched original series ever.
Picking up after an exhilarating Season 1 finale, Space has ordered 10 additional one-hour episodes from No Equal Entertainment, Entertainment One Television, and Hoodwink Entertainment. Production is expected to begin this summer and will once again be shot on location in Toronto, Hamilton, and Hespeler. Viewers who have yet to join The Pack can catch encore episodes Sundays at 11 p.m. Et on Space following new episodes of the bewitching series "Salem" at 10 p.m. Et. The entire first season of the...
- 5/22/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Sci-fi fans in the U.S. may know her best as Lisa from V, Kara/Supergirl/Brainiac from Smallville, or Arla at the end of last season’s Haven (ooo that was creepy) but now we’ll get to know her as werewolf Elena Michaels, as Syfy today announced the acquisition of Canadian series Bitten, starring Laura Vandervoort:
September 17, 2013
Syfy Acquires New Original Werewolf Drama Series Bitten From Entertainment One
Bitten – Based On The Best-selling Novels By Kelley Armstrong – Will Premiere On Syfy In 2014
New York – September 17, 2013 – A new breed of werewolves is coming to Syfy with the acquisition of the first season of the new Canadian scripted series Bitten from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne).
Season 1 of Bitten, consisting of 13 one-hour episodes, will premiere on Syfy in 2014.
Based on the New York Times best-selling Women of the Otherworld novels by Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is an emotionally charged...
September 17, 2013
Syfy Acquires New Original Werewolf Drama Series Bitten From Entertainment One
Bitten – Based On The Best-selling Novels By Kelley Armstrong – Will Premiere On Syfy In 2014
New York – September 17, 2013 – A new breed of werewolves is coming to Syfy with the acquisition of the first season of the new Canadian scripted series Bitten from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne).
Season 1 of Bitten, consisting of 13 one-hour episodes, will premiere on Syfy in 2014.
Based on the New York Times best-selling Women of the Otherworld novels by Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is an emotionally charged...
- 9/17/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Syfy is continuing the trend of finding awesome Canadian efforts it can bring to American audiences, this time with the acquisition of Bitten. Based on the Women of the Otherworld novels by Kelley Armstrong, and starring Laura Vandervoort, this looks like it’s going to be an interesting show that fits right in with some of the networks gems.
Take a look below, and keep your eyes and ears open for more info on the show which will be hitting in 2014.
Syfy Acquires New Original Werewolf Drama Series Bitten From Entertainment One Bitten – Based On The Best-selling Novels By Kelley Armstrong – Will Premiere On Syfy In 2014
A new breed of werewolves is coming to Syfy with the acquisition of the first season of the new Canadian scripted series Bitten from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne).
Season 1 of Bitten, consisting of 13 one-hour episodes, will premiere on Syfy in 2014.
Photo credit:...
Take a look below, and keep your eyes and ears open for more info on the show which will be hitting in 2014.
Syfy Acquires New Original Werewolf Drama Series Bitten From Entertainment One Bitten – Based On The Best-selling Novels By Kelley Armstrong – Will Premiere On Syfy In 2014
A new breed of werewolves is coming to Syfy with the acquisition of the first season of the new Canadian scripted series Bitten from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne).
Season 1 of Bitten, consisting of 13 one-hour episodes, will premiere on Syfy in 2014.
Photo credit:...
- 9/17/2013
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
On the 13-episode series, to be produced by J.B. Sugar (The Collector, jpod), Vandervoort is cast as Elena Michaels. Says The Hollywood Reporter, "Her lead character, having grown up as part of a werewolf pack, lives in Toronto as a photographer and finds her world beginning to crumble as she is caught between two worlds and two loves." "Laura has complexity and strength, and is also very relatable, making her the perfect fit for a character struggling to maintain the life she desires, while fighting against who she really is, and for those she loves," said Corrie Coe, senior vp of independent production at Space-parent Bell Media. Production is expected to begin next month.
- 3/14/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, V, and Ted) has landed a leading role in the new Canadian original series Bitten. Yes, it’s a werewolf show. Based upon Kelley Armstrong’s acclaimed Women Of The Otherworld books, the show is set for 13 episodes on Space, the Canadian SyFy channel equivalent. Here’s the press release from Newswire:
Toronto, March 9, 2013 /Cnw/ – As revealed to fans today at Toronto ComiCon, Toronto-born actress Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, Ted) is set to star in the new Space original series Bitten, produced by No Equal Entertainment, Hoodwink Entertainment, and Entertainment One (eOne). Set in Toronto and Upstate New York, Vandervoort stars as Elena Michaels, the world’s only female werewolf. Based on the critically-acclaimed Women of the Otherworld novels by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is set to begin production in Toronto next month, and additional casting for the 13-episode series will be announced soon.
A foster child,...
Toronto, March 9, 2013 /Cnw/ – As revealed to fans today at Toronto ComiCon, Toronto-born actress Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, Ted) is set to star in the new Space original series Bitten, produced by No Equal Entertainment, Hoodwink Entertainment, and Entertainment One (eOne). Set in Toronto and Upstate New York, Vandervoort stars as Elena Michaels, the world’s only female werewolf. Based on the critically-acclaimed Women of the Otherworld novels by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is set to begin production in Toronto next month, and additional casting for the 13-episode series will be announced soon.
A foster child,...
- 3/12/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
We told you back in June about the upcoming BBC America series Orphan Black, and now we have more news. First we have the nearly completely unrevealing but fun teaser trailer, which will do nothing to remind you that this is a show about cloning:
Teaser Trailer: Orphan Black – Who is Orphan Black?
Click here to view the embedded video.
And now, the latest news:
Casting And Start Of Production Announced For BBC America’S New Original Series Orphan Black
Oct 23, 2012 | BBC America
Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dylan Bruce, and Jordan Gavaris join previously announced lead Tatiana Maslany
Toronto – October 23, 2012 –Start of production on BBC America’s new original series Orphan Black was announced today. The enthralling new (10 x 60) drama from Temple Street Productions stars previously announced Tatiana Maslany (Cas & Dylan, Picture Day) in the lead role of Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide...
Teaser Trailer: Orphan Black – Who is Orphan Black?
Click here to view the embedded video.
And now, the latest news:
Casting And Start Of Production Announced For BBC America’S New Original Series Orphan Black
Oct 23, 2012 | BBC America
Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dylan Bruce, and Jordan Gavaris join previously announced lead Tatiana Maslany
Toronto – October 23, 2012 –Start of production on BBC America’s new original series Orphan Black was announced today. The enthralling new (10 x 60) drama from Temple Street Productions stars previously announced Tatiana Maslany (Cas & Dylan, Picture Day) in the lead role of Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide...
- 10/24/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
The role of Sara in BBC America’s sci-fi drama Orphan Black has been given to Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany.
Sarah, an outsider, orphan and street-wise chameleon who has a murky past and tenuous future after she witnesses a woman’s suicide. After deciding to assume the identity of the dead stranger who looks just like her, Sarah learns that she and the dead woman are clones. As she searches for answers, Sarah discovers that there are more out there.
Additional castings will be announced shortly and filming is set to begin on the 10-episode series in October in Toronto by Temple Street Productions.
“Tatiana possesses all the intensity, charm and range that this complex role requires,” said Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide America. “She has all the makings of a breakout star.”
“We are extremely excited about Orphan Black, and as soon as we saw Tatiana perform,...
Sarah, an outsider, orphan and street-wise chameleon who has a murky past and tenuous future after she witnesses a woman’s suicide. After deciding to assume the identity of the dead stranger who looks just like her, Sarah learns that she and the dead woman are clones. As she searches for answers, Sarah discovers that there are more out there.
Additional castings will be announced shortly and filming is set to begin on the 10-episode series in October in Toronto by Temple Street Productions.
“Tatiana possesses all the intensity, charm and range that this complex role requires,” said Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide America. “She has all the makings of a breakout star.”
“We are extremely excited about Orphan Black, and as soon as we saw Tatiana perform,...
- 9/18/2012
- by Alvin
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Andrew-Lee Potts will reprise his role as Connor Temple from the original series of Primeval but only as a guest.
Canada’s stellar channel for science fiction, fantasy and horror, Space, has announced the start of production on Primeval: New World, the spin-off from the popular British sci-fi series Primeval. Thirteen episodes of the one-hour drama will be filmed in Vancouver.
“Space is delighted to begin production on an exceptional homegrown series that is a counterpart to one of our channel’s most successful shows,” said Corrie Coe, Senior Vice-President, Independent Production at Space’s parent company, Bell Media. “We are thrilled to work with Omni Film and, with the support of Impossible Pictures, we know it will both capture the essence of the original U.K. series and bring a unique sensibility to the screen. Both existing fans of the Primeval brand and the Space audience alike are sure...
Canada’s stellar channel for science fiction, fantasy and horror, Space, has announced the start of production on Primeval: New World, the spin-off from the popular British sci-fi series Primeval. Thirteen episodes of the one-hour drama will be filmed in Vancouver.
“Space is delighted to begin production on an exceptional homegrown series that is a counterpart to one of our channel’s most successful shows,” said Corrie Coe, Senior Vice-President, Independent Production at Space’s parent company, Bell Media. “We are thrilled to work with Omni Film and, with the support of Impossible Pictures, we know it will both capture the essence of the original U.K. series and bring a unique sensibility to the screen. Both existing fans of the Primeval brand and the Space audience alike are sure...
- 3/8/2012
- by Michael Simpson
- CinemaSpy
Space is Canada's specialty channel for sci-fi, fantasy and horror entertainment.
Canada’s specialty channel for sci-fi, fantasy and horror, Space, has announced the start of production on a new speculative drama pilot, Borealis, set in an unfrozen Arctic in the near future.
According to Space’s press release, Borealis is set approximately 30 years in the future and focuses on a Deadwood-like frontier town situated in the high Arctic. The proposed follow-up series would ‘explore the political, environmental and social impact of a world in which the polar icecaps have melted and countries are vying for the last vestiges of oil in the Arctic.’
The cast of Borealis includes several faces that may be familiar to fans of other science fiction and fantasy series on Space and elsewhere. They include Ty Olsson (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and 2, Battlestar Galactica), who plays Vic, an ultimate fighter turned entrepreneur who...
Canada’s specialty channel for sci-fi, fantasy and horror, Space, has announced the start of production on a new speculative drama pilot, Borealis, set in an unfrozen Arctic in the near future.
According to Space’s press release, Borealis is set approximately 30 years in the future and focuses on a Deadwood-like frontier town situated in the high Arctic. The proposed follow-up series would ‘explore the political, environmental and social impact of a world in which the polar icecaps have melted and countries are vying for the last vestiges of oil in the Arctic.’
The cast of Borealis includes several faces that may be familiar to fans of other science fiction and fantasy series on Space and elsewhere. They include Ty Olsson (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and 2, Battlestar Galactica), who plays Vic, an ultimate fighter turned entrepreneur who...
- 10/26/2011
- by Michael Simpson
- CinemaSpy
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