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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Universal Language,' ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying gunslinger dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Saturday. 'Universal Language,' directed by and starring Matthew Rankin, led the film categories with five wins at a gala dedicated to the cinematic arts — one of several weekend ceremonies honouring the best in Canadian film, television and digital media. Among awards the French- and Farsi-language film nabbed were best casting and art direction. At a separate bash for scripted television, Tubi's 'Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' — a movie special reviving the cult supernatural series that wrapped in 2021 — led the pack with six awards. The production took home honours including best TV movie and best lead performer in a TV movie for Ottawa's Melanie Scrofano, who reprises her role as sharp-shooting heroine Wynonna Earp. Jasmeet Raina's Crave dramedy series 'Late Bloomer' also impressed in the television categories, picking up four wins including best writing in a comedy show, while Family Channel equestrian drama 'Beyond Black Beauty' grabbed four trophies including best youth fiction program. 'The Apprentice,' a Canada-Ireland-Denmark co-production exploring the early years of U.S. President Donald Trump, had a strong showing on the film side with three awards — notably best supporting actor for Jeremy Strong's portrayal of attorney Roy Cohn. 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' which led all nominees overall with 20, won two awards: best writing in a drama series and best sound in fiction. Montreal's Jacob Tierney took home best direction in a comedy show for the series finale of Crave comedy 'Letterkenny.' Vancouver's Marie Clements won best direction in a drama series for CBC/APTN historical drama 'Bones of Crows.' Winners in major categories — including best film and best TV comedy and drama — will be announced Sunday in a live CBC broadcast hosted by comedian Lisa Gilroy. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Universal Language,' ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying gunslinger dominated the Canadian Screen Awards on Saturday. 'Universal Language,' directed by and starring Matthew Rankin, led the film categories with five wins at a gala dedicated to the cinematic arts — one of several weekend ceremonies honouring the best in Canadian film, television and digital media. Among awards the French- and Farsi-language film nabbed were best casting and art direction. At a separate bash for scripted television, Tubi's 'Wynonna Earp: Vengeance' — a movie special reviving the cult supernatural series that wrapped in 2021 — led the pack with six awards. The production took home honours including best TV movie and best lead performer in a TV movie for Ottawa's Melanie Scrofano, who reprises her role as sharp-shooting heroine Wynonna Earp. Jasmeet Raina's Crave dramedy series 'Late Bloomer' also impressed in the television categories, picking up four wins including best writing in a comedy show, while Family Channel equestrian drama 'Beyond Black Beauty' grabbed four trophies including best youth fiction program. 'The Apprentice,' a Canada-Ireland-Denmark co-production exploring the early years of U.S. President Donald Trump, had a strong showing on the film side with three awards — notably best supporting actor for Jeremy Strong's portrayal of attorney Roy Cohn. 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,' which led all nominees overall with 20, won two awards: best writing in a drama series and best sound in fiction. Montreal's Jacob Tierney took home best direction in a comedy show for the series finale of Crave comedy 'Letterkenny.' Vancouver's Marie Clements won best direction in a drama series for CBC/APTN historical drama 'Bones of Crows.' Winners in major categories — including best film and best TV comedy and drama — will be announced Sunday in a live CBC broadcast hosted by comedian Lisa Gilroy. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Business Upturn
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is ‘Malory Towers' returning for season 6? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 20, 2025, 17:03 IST Fans of the beloved British-Canadian series Malory Towers are eagerly awaiting news about the future of this charming adaptation of Enid Blyton's classic boarding school novels. With its nostalgic storytelling, relatable characters, and heartfelt themes, the show has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. But is Malory Towers Season 6 happening? Here's everything we know so far about the show's next chapter. Is Malory Towers Season 6 Confirmed? Yes, Malory Towers Season 6 has been officially confirmed! The Family Channel and CBBC have renewed the series for a sixth season, delighting fans who have followed the adventures of Darrell Rivers and her friends at the iconic boarding school. Additionally, there's exciting news that Season 7 is also in the works, indicating strong confidence in the show's continued success. Filming for both Seasons 6 and 7 began in June 2024 at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Devon and Cornwall, suggesting that production is well underway. This dual-season filming approach hints at a robust pipeline of new episodes to keep the story alive. When Will Malory Towers Season 6 Premiere? While an exact premiere date for Season 6 has not been announced, sources indicate it is slated for release in 2025. Given that Season 5 premiered on June 10, 2024, it's reasonable to expect Season 6 to follow a similar timeline, potentially arriving in mid-2025. Fans can likely catch the new season on platforms like BBC iPlayer, BYU TV, and the Family Channel, where previous seasons are available. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Junos 2025 highlights: Michael Bublé says Canada is 'not for sale,' Anne Murray talks pressure to move to U.S.
Canadian music artists were celebrated at the 2025 Junos, which took place in Vancouver, led by three-time host Michael Bublé. While the night was a moment to recognize Canadian talent, we couldn't forget the existing Canada, U.S. tensions. Ahead of the award presentations and music performances from Canada's most celebrated music artists, Bublé took a jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. Specifically the threat that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state. "We are the greatest nation on earth and we are not for sale," Bublé said to the crowd. "I'm proud to be Canadian. I'm proud that when they go low, … we go high," he also said at the Juno Awards. The rest of Bublé's opening remarks were largely centred around being a proud Canadian. 'We love this country. We love it and when you love it you show up for it. And we always will," he said. "We will because we're formidable. Because we're fearless. Because we don't just acknowledge our differences, we embrace them.' Ahead of the 2025 Junos, Bublé expressed that he was "stressed" about the current relationship between Canada and the U.S. "I'm so happy that I'm a singer and my job is not to be political," Bublé told The Canadian Press. "My job is to brighten people's lives with music and hopefully humour, and to infuse it with a little more love than I got here with." "But I understand, because I'm one of those Canadians who's stressed." Canadian music legend Anne Murray to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the National Arts Centre. While she spoke about the journey to success in her career, including growing up in Nova Scotia, she also took the time to talk about the pressure she felt to move to the U.S. as she gained success. "I was pressured very early in my career to move to New York or Los Angeles," Murray said. "And I just couldn't do it." "I knew instantly that I needed a place to go, to escape when my work was done. Canada's my safe haven, my safety blanket, my light at the end of the tunnel. And it still is." Palestinian-Canadian musician Nemahsis was a big winner at the 2025 Junos. At the pre-telecast ceremony on Saturday, she received the award for best alternative album of the year, and she won her second Juno on Sunday for breakthrough artist or group of the year. 'This is dedicated to all the hijabis that are," Nemahsis said. "I've been wearing hijab for 20-plus years and all I ever wanted was to turn on Family Channel, YTV and just see somebody that looks like me." "I didn't think it would take this long and I didn't think I would be the one to do it. But I'm happy it got to this." When accepting her award on Saturday, Nemahsis recognized that the winners have "failed to mention the elephant in the room. The Palestinian in the room." "I look around in this room and the people I relate most to are the Indigenous people, because I too am Indigenous somewhere," she said. "And I can't even perform this album there yet." "The people of Palestine. I will perform this album there and I love you." The 2025 Junos were also used to celebrate the Canadian punk band Sum 41, who were inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame, and closed out the awards ceremony with their last ever performance. Although not Canadians, Joel and Benji Madden took the Junos stage to praise some of their "longest, closest friends," Sum 41. "These guys are legends. They hold a very special place in punk rock music," Benji said. Then Sum 41 frontman, Deryck Whibley, then thanked the band's fans for sticking with them through "all the ups and the down." "This moment is surreal for us because we've not really an awards show band," he said. "We've always just focused on being our best, not paying attention to anyone else, except for Iron Maiden, of course." "But if I had to sum up our journey in one word it would persistence."
