Amanda Cordner
Originally from Schomberg, Ontario, Cordner is a graduate of the theatre program at York University. They first became widely known for stage shows, including Body So Fluorescent and Wring the Roses, co-created with David Di Giovanni through the RISER Project.
They have also had supporting or guest roles in Baroness von Sketch Show, TallBoyz, The Expanse and Station Eleven, a starring role in the web series Slo Pitch, and played the lead role in "The Sender", Cheryl Foggo's contribution to the 21 Black Futures project.
They have received two Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series for Sort Of, at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023 and the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
After Body So Fluorescent was published in book form in 2023, it received a nomination for that year's Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT literature.
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Nature
For more than a quarter-century, Nature has brought the beauty and wonder of the natural world into American homes, becoming in the process the benchmark of natural history programs on American television. The series has won more than 600 honors from the television industry, the international wildlife film community, parent groups, and environmental organizations – including 10 Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, and the first honor ever given to a program by the Sierra Club.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor was falsely accused of treason and is imprisoned without trial in the Château d'If, a grim island fortress off Marseille. After many years of captivity he finally escapes and, under the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo, he plans to take revenge on those who have wrongly accused him.
The Famous Five
Children and parents alike will enjoy the reimaging of the much-loved children's books; The Famous Five in three feature-length episodes. The first, directed by Tim Kirby will be aired in during the festive period bringing families together to watch the classic stories retold for a new generation. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures.
Road Wars
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