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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Amazing Race Canada' Maker Insight Productions Promotes Trio To Co-Chief Content Officer Roles
EXCLUSIVE: Canada's Insight Productions has promoted a trio of execs to Co-Chief Content Officer. Erin Brock, Lindsay Cox and Mark Lysakowski have all assumed the role, effective immediately, with the three overseeing the Amazing Race Canada and Big Brother Canada producer's output. Alongside CEO and Chairman John Brunton, they will also steer strategic planning and expansion plans. All three continue to report to Brunton. More from Deadline 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' Producer Cameron Pictures Hires Karen Tsang From Pier 21 From Wrexham To The Rink: Edmonton Oilers Docuseries 'The Great Ones' Coming From Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort David Bezmozgis Sets Principal Photography For Film Adaptation Of Crimea-Set Novel 'The Betrayers' - Cannes Market Between them, the trio oversee the likes of Big Brother, now in its 12th season; The Amazing Race (11 seasons of Canada's highest-rated Canadian series of all time); Canadian Idol; Canada's Ultimate Challenge; The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration; The JUNO Awards; Battle of the Blades; Stronger Together and Tous Ensemble. In further news, Alison Popowich, who assists with corporate strategy and planning, has been named Director of Corporate Affairs. 'With heartfelt thanks to the best, most dedicated team in the business, these promotions position Insight to do our best work domestically as we continue to expand our international development and production slates, and our business around the world,' said Brunton. Insight recently announced casting is underway for Paramount+ series Canada Shore (working title), the local version of MTV's Jersey Shore. Brock is serving as showrunner. Today's news also follow Brunton and Michel St-Cyr, executive producer and founding shareholder of Groupe Fair-Play, partnering their companies to develop and produce projects in both official Canadian languages across multiple genres including formats, variety, live specials, competition reality, and social experiment, potentially shooting English and French versions concurrently. The partnership, initiated and overseen by Brunton and Cox, sees the two companies developing original content to expand their footholds domestically and internationally. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Canadian version of 'Jersey Shore' is in the works, but where will it take place? 5 potential locations for the new reality show
The Jersey Shore is coming to Canada, sort of. Paramount+ is gearing up to film the tentatively-titled Canada Shore — a take on the ultra-popular MTV series — this summer. According to the casting call, the show is looking for Canadians between the ages of 19 and 26 to 'move in with other like-minded people to experience the most unforgettable, unfiltered summer of their lives.' "Canadians may have a reputation for being polite, but we can be just as feisty, loud, dramatic, and unapologetic as anyone else," said Erin Brock, showrunner on Canada Shore and Co-Chief Content Officer at Insight Productions in a press release. 'And Insight is on the hunt for the wildest, most outrageous young Canadians who want to party with their future chosen family this summer." Jersey Shore became a cultural phenomenon when it premiered on MTV in December 2009. Millions tuned in each week to watch stars like Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino take over the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, N.J., live and die by the ethos of G.T.L. (gym, tan, laundry) and fist pump the night away at the club. The show and its stars exposed the 'guido' and 'guidette' aesthetic of Italian-Americans to the world at large. It was hair teased to "pouf" perfection for the women, and highly flammable hair gel for the meathead men. Don't forget about the coloured contacts, tank tops and animal print as far as the eye could see. Canada Shore is the latest in a long list of spin-offs that include Geordie Shore in the U.K., Floribama Shore in the U.S. and Aussie Shore in Australia. While producers search for the perfect cast of characters, one major question remains: Where will Canada Shore be filmed? Ahead, we've gathered a list of potential locations we think would be the perfect backdrop to reality TV antics. The Lake Huron town is less than three hours from Toronto and has been dubbed Canada's no. 1 freshwater beach. Sauble Beach's small strip of shops and restaurants leans into the kitsch of a beach town but has a more elevated aesthetic thanks to the opening of places like The June Motel, a trendy destination that gained popularity on the Netflix Canada reality show Motel Makeover. Sauble Beach offers plenty of vacation rentals for girls weekends away, family summer vacations and is an accessible go-to people in the Greater Toronto Area. As the kids say, Sauble is high vibes and could be the perfect town for a Canadian reality show. Learn more about Sauble Beach and where to stay Wasaga Beach would be an obvious choice for a Canadian version of Jersey Shore. It's a well-known summer tourist trap on the Georgian Bay, less than two hours north of Toronto, and boasts the title of the longest freshwater beach in the world. Wasaga is a go-to for anyone — but mostly young people — looking to enjoy sun and sand. Much like the Jersey Shore, Wasaga leans into kitsch and embraces the chaos of the summer party scene, making it a front-runner for potential filming location. Learn more about Wasaga Beach and where to stayOK, we recognize that Tofino might not be the first place you think of when you picture a Canadian version of Jersey Shore. However, if producers are looking for a unique location that can highlight Canada's surf culture and eco-tourism, there's no better place than Tofino. The area is visually appealing and a tourist hot spot, with more than 600,00 visitors annually, but it's not a party scene the show requires. It's a long shot, but there has yet to be a reality show with good looking twenty-somethings set in Tofino. If it's not the setting for Canada Shore, it should be the location for something in the near future. Learn more about Tofino and where to stay Grand Bend could be the perfect stand in for Seaside Heights, N.J., since it features 20 acres of sandy beach on Lake Huron, which is approximately three hours west of Toronto. The town itself has a fairly small population in the off-season but comes alive in the summer months thanks to an influx of tourists who take advantage of the seasonal shops and restaurants. Not only is it a hot spot for water sports and other outdoor activities, it has a bustling bar scene, which is a crucial element for young people running amok in the summer. The area spawned its own reality show in 2012 called Grand Benders, which aired on MTV Canada for three seasons. Could the area get another chance in the spotlight? Learn more about Grand Bend and where to stay Cavendish Beach is another curveball option for Canada Shore, but it's not as outlandish a choice as it may seem. At first glance, the idyllic backdrop and sandy beaches, which inspired the fictional town of Avonlea in Lucy Maude Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series, might not seem like the best place for 20-somethings to party during the summer — unless your drink of choice is raspberry cordial. However, Cavendish sees approximately 1.7 million tourists a year, making it the ultimate beach location for a rag tag group of young pups to live and work for an unforgettable summer. Plus, the Cavendish Music Festival draws A-list talent and large crowds; this year Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson and former Florida Georgia Line singer Tyler Hubbard are set to headline. Young people and live music? Seems like a surefire way to reel people in. Learn more about Cavendish Beach and where to stay
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
THE PARTY'S HERE! PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES CANADA'S FIRST-EVER MTV SHORE FORMAT, CANADA SHORE (wt)
Casting is Now Open to all Canadians Until April 30, 2025 Produced by Canada's Insight Productions TORONTO, April 8, 2025 /CNW/ -- Get ready, Canada 'it's t-shirt time'! Paramount+ announced today that casting is now open for the first-ever Canadian iteration of the smash-hit, international MTV reality 'Shores' franchise: CANADA SHORE (working title). The series is set to film in Summer 2025 and will be produced by Canada's Insight Productions. Paramount+ in Canada is looking for ten fresh-faced, unapologetically wild Canadian singletons who embody the 'Shores' spirit. Together, they'll unite to make one big, imperfect family, ready to experience the most unforgettable, unfiltered summer of their lives. Nationwide casting is now open, and Canadians can apply HERE until April 30th. The original series, JERSEY SHORE, was a pioneering cultural phenomenon that Canadians embraced. It launched the career of several fan-favorite, party-going housemates, including Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino; Paul DelVecchio a.k.a DJ Pauly D; Jenni 'JWOWW' Farley; Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi; Sammi 'Sweetheart' Gia; Deanna Cortese; Ronnie Ortiz-Magro; Angelina Pivarnick; and Vinny Guadagnino. Including the new Canadian version, the format has now spawned 18 spin-offs, with recent additions being AUSSIE SHORE and FRENCHIE SHORE. 'Canadians have loved this fun, shocking, and authentic format since JERSEY SHORE first debuted in 2009,' said Vanessa Case, Vice President of Content at Paramount+ and Pluto TV Canada. 'We're confident audiences will embrace this Canadian iteration, with its larger-than-life personalities, raw drama, and those unforgettable moments that define what becoming a Shore family is all about.' Kelly Bradshaw, EVP, MTV Entertainment Group added: 'We are incredibly proud of how the 'Shores' franchise continues to expand around the world. Each new series is a testament to this tried-and-true format's global appeal, inviting new, local viewers into the 'Shores' universe whilst enticing long-standing fans back for a fresh take on it – and we're sure Canada won't disappoint.' 'Canadians may have a reputation for being polite, but we can be just as feisty, loud, dramatic, and unapologetic as anyone else,' said Erin Brock, showrunner on Canada Shore (wt) and Co-Chief Content Officer at Insight Productions. 'And Insight is on the hunt for the wildest, most outrageous young Canadians who want to party with their future chosen family this summer. We're beyond excited to team up with Paramount+ and can't wait to introduce Shore fans worldwide to a bold new crew!' Paramount+ in Canada is currently home to AUSSIE SHORE, as well as being the streaming destination for all seasons of JERSEY SHORE and JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION. About Paramount+ Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S. For more information about Paramount+ and CANADA SHORE (WT), please visit and follow @ParamountPlusCA on social media. About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today's biggest hits such as Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, George & Tammy, South Park, Tulsa King, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few. About Insight Productions Insight Productions, known for its award-winning ratings juggernauts, is Canada's most established content producer and an industry leader in the development, financing, and production of hit programming. Led by CEO & Chair John Brunton, the company has created some of the most dynamic and top-rated programs including 12 seasons of Big Brother Canada – the most watched reality program across specialty channels in Canada – on which Erin Brock served as showrunner. Other hit programming includes The Amazing Race Canada; original formats Battle of the Blades and The Launch; Top Chef Canada; Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble (the largest multi-platform broadcast and highest viewed non-sporting broadcast in Canadian television history); The JUNO Awards, Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown; and The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration, a live concert special on CBC watched by one in three Canadians. Recent collaborations include a strategic production partnership with Groupe Fair-Play to develop and produce English and French-language programming, The Legacy Awards with The Black Academy and Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Insight Productions was founded in 1979 and has since created thousands of hours of ground-breaking content. For more information, please visit @insightprod on X, and Facebook.
