The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced that Insight Productions has received an impressive 21 award nominations for the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards. This includes four nominations in the best program or series and special categories for The Amazing Race Canada; Big Brother Canada; Christmas Fury; New Year’s Eve 2017; Intervention Canada; The JUNO Awards & and Top Chef Canada.
Insight Productions and Civilized, a digital media company and pioneering cannabis lifestyle brand, today announced a partnership to develop diverse, new content for broadcast and digital platforms. This partnership, which is effective immediately, will see the two companies develop programming that champions and explores modern cannabis culture. Insight and Civilized will develop multiple culture/lifestyle projects including docu series, cooking, science, and business series. Insight’s Tanya Low, Vice President of Development, is overseeing the creative for Insight. Derek Riedle, Civilized’s Publisher, will oversee creative direction for Civilized.
John Brunton and Barb Bowlby have been appointed to The Order of Canada. One of the county’s highest civilian honours for individuals who make extraordinary contributions to the nation, and dedication to the community.
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Insight Productions CEO, John Brunton, produced a film in 1981 that focused on 84-year-old Bill Underwood, a specialist in his own brand of self-defense known as “Defendo”. Developed during the Second World War, this unique Canadian martial art became popular amongst police forces across North America. Aptly entitled “Don’t Mess With Bill”, this Academy Award nominated short film captured the incredible story of this fascinating and talented man.
The National Post revisits Bill’s captivating story HERE
The Amazing Race Canada is looking for new teams with a story to share about what has given them the confidence to take on an amazing adventure. Fans and aspiring racers with stories of strength, determination, and perseverance are invited to pair up with someone they know – a friend, sibling, parent, partner, or anyone else they share a relationship with – and submit an audition for the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition.
They’re back, blasting across your Christmas landscape, Newfoundland’s most dysfunctional family returns to CBC! The Hatching Matching and Dispatching story continues in A Christmas Fury – an outrageously funny TV movie with unexpected heart.
A Christmas Fury re-airs on CBC Television on Sunday, Nov. 25th at 8pm (8:30NT)!
