 Here are the 13 movies and TV shows now filming in Toronto, Canada.
Toronto, Canada has a busy and emerging TV and Film industry. With several hit shows such as the upcoming Warner Bros. production, ‘Suicide Squad‘ and NBC’s ‘Hannibal‘ Season 3, the TV and Film industry is on fire in Toronto, Canada.
According to reports, in the 1990s and early 2000s, film tax credits in Canada allowed for major studios to make movies and TV shows in Canada. But, the value of the loonie (Canadian dollar) increased in 2007, which allowed for many U.S. states outside of California to take a ton of business away from Canada. Ontario and Quebec currently offer 25% tax credit on all spends, and Britich Columbia offers the film industry a 33% tax break on labor costs to keep Vancouver the go to location for movies interested in recreating Toronto, New York City and Chicago.
Here are the 13 TV shows and movies now filming in Toronto, Canada.
What’s Filming in Toronto
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Season 3
Aug. 28 – Feb 06/15
Detective Catherine Chandler (Kristin Kreuk), shaken to the core over the fact that everything she thought she knew about her life has been a lie, is determined to get answers to the secrets that have been revealed about her family. Cat must also try to navigate her evolving relationship with handsome doctor Vincent Keller (Jay Ryan), who struggles with becoming a terrifying beast when he is enraged, unable to control his super-strength and heightened senses. Cat and Vincent continue to grapple with the desire to be a normal couple while trying to keep a low profile in order to stay one step ahead of the mysterious organization known as Muirfield, now on the hunt for both of them.
BRAVO 14 (aka “Suicide Squad”)
Feature
Apr 15 – Aug 30/15
A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.
DARK MATTER Season 1
TV Series
Jan 7 – May 15/15
Delves into the most unusual research ever conducted, including attempts to crossbreed humans and apes, actual zombie investigations and head transplantation studies. Cutting-edge CGI recreations enable viewers to witness the pivotal moments when brilliant minds face controversy or ethical crossroads on the fringes of science.
DEFIANCE Season 3
TV Series
Feb 2 – Jun 11/15
In the year 2046, it’s a new Earth – with new rules. Over thirty years after various alien races arrived on Earth, the landscape is completely altered, terraformed nearly beyond recognition. To the town of Defiance, on what used to be St. Louis, comes the mysterious Nolan (Grant Bowler) and his charge, Irisa (Stephanie Leonidas). As they settle into town – overseen by the mayor, Amanda Rosewater (Julie Benz) and filled with residents like the powerful Rafe McCawley (Graham Greene), enterprising lounge owner Kenya (Mia Kirshner) and the ambitious, alien Tarrs (Tony Curran and Jaime Murray) – events begin to unfold that threaten the fragile peace this border town has fought for.
HANNIBAL Season 3
TV Series
Oct 20/14 – Apr 02/15
Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.
HEMLOCK GROVE Season 3
TV Series
Dec 08/14 – Apr 30/15
A teenage girl is brutally murdered, sparking a hunt for her killer. But in a town where everyone hides a secret, will they find the monster among them?
MARILYN
Mini Series
Dec 8/14 – Feb. 15/15
Explores the late star’s family life and how she succeeded in hiding from an all-too-invasive world.
REIGN Season 2
TV Series
Jul 07 – Apr 13/15
Chronicles the rise to power of Mary Queen of Scots (Kane) when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old, betrothed to Prince Francis, and with her four best friends as ladies-in-waiting. It details the secret history of survival at French Court amidst fierce foes, dark forces, and a world of sexual intrigue.
ROGUE Season 3
TV Series
Feb 9 – Sept 14/15
Grace, a morally and emotionally-conflicted undercover detective, is tormented by the possibility that her own actions contributed to her son’s mysterious death. In her quest for the truth, Grace finds herself striking out on her own and falling deeper into the city’s most powerful and dangerous crime family. As Grace struggles to become the wife and mother her family now needs, her life is further complicated by a forbidden relationship with crime boss Jimmy Laszlo. In order to stay alive, Grace needs to help Jimmy find the traitor in his midst, while knowing he may have played a part in her tragedy.
THE DROP Season 1
TV Series
Dec 8/14 – Mar 13/15
THE EXPANSE
TV Series
Oct 28/14 – Mar 27/15
The crew of the Rocinante discover a derelict vessel which holds a secret that may be devastating to human existence.
THE GOOD WITCH Season One
TV Series
Oct. 15/14 – Feb. 13/15
“Good Witch” will take viewers on a new magical journey with Cassie Nightingale and her daughter Grace. When Dr. Sam Radford moves in next door to Grey House with his son, they are charmed by the ‘magical’ mother-daughter duo.
THE STRAIN Season 2
TV Series
Nov. 17/4 – Apr. 30/15
A thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
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