Television News

TORONTO — The studio lights are going dark at "ET Canada." Corus Entertainment said Wednesday it is ceasing production on the long-running Canadian arts and entertainment news magazine Oct. 6 after 18 seasons.

TORONTO — Disney Plus is joining the crackdown on password sharing. The Walt Disney Company started emailing its subscribers this week to signal changes to its streaming platform's user agreement, which include "restrictions on account sharing.

NEW YORK — A career-spanning documentary about celebrated Canadian musician and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie has been nominated for an International Emmy Award.

TORONTO — CBC is wading deeper into the world of free ad-supported, streaming with a new comedy channel. The public broadcaster has launched CBC Comedy, offering non-stop access to its original sketch shows, comedy series and standup specials.

TORONTO — Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder's new show, which takes on the home renovation genre, has its release set for November. The Vancouver-born Fielder created "The Curse" with Benny Safdie, co-director of "Uncut Gems.

TORONTO — The creator of a revamped version of the Robin Hood tale has little time for critics who object to its focus on a young Black woman.

Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Barbie 2. No Hard Feelings 3. Talk To Me 4. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 5. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 6. Asteroid City 7. Past Lives 8. Bottoms 9. Insidious: The Red Door 10.

TORONTO — R&B singer Jully Black spoke through tears as she saluted those who supported her with an impassioned speech at the Legacy Awards on Sunday, where an ebullient crowd celebrated Black heroes including Tonya Williams, Director X and the l

TORONTO — While the party died years ago at MuchMusic's broadcast centre on the corner of Queen and John streets in Toronto, the screening of a new documentary on Friday proved nostalgia for the nation's music station is still very much alive.

TORONTO — Prime Video will jump on the ad wagon next year, introducing commercial breaks to its platform and hiking fees for those who want to avoid them.