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10 to Watch: Screen sector needs more momentum in push for equity and inclusion

VIDEO: Rob Michaels, Jennifer Irons, JJ Neepin, Martha Hagos and Tamar Bird discuss industry progress in equity and inclusivity, and issues around on-set health and safety.

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Hot Sheet: Peace by Chocolate passes $100,000 at the box office

The Jonathan Keijser feature was the No. 2 overall Canadian film at the box office during the period of May 13 to 19, while French-language drama Norbourg retained its spot at No. 1.

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Hot Sheet: Moon Knight’s reign over digital demand continues

Toronto-shot series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds came in at No. 2 on the digital originals list for the week of May 9, followed by Our Flag Means Death.

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Hot Sheet: Big Brother Canada finale makes top 30 TV chart

The Insight Productions reality competition series brought in 835,000 viewers, according to Numeris.

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Hot Sheet: Norbourg retains Canadian box office lead

Norbourg‘s total gross hit just under $535,000 for the week of May 6, while Jonathan Keijser’s Peace by Chocolate earned the highest per-theatre average in its opening week.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for May 2 to 8, 2022

Moon Knight leads overall demand in Canada, with Ozark coming in at No. 2 on the digital demand list.

10 to Watch: Emerging filmmakers talk financing in a system in flux

VIDEO: Kent Donguines, Malachi Ellis, Samantha MacAdam, Renuka Singh and Jadiel Dowlin discuss new decision-makers in the Canadian screen sector and the bumpy road to finance a project.

HBO Max kids & family slate includes Canada-Italy copro

Home Sweet Rome from Toronto-based First Generation Films is bound for HBO Max and Cartoon Network next year.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for April 25 to May 1, 2022

Big Brother Canada grabs two spots in the top 30, while Canada’s Got Talent makes the cut.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for April 29 to May 5, 2022

Geneviève Albert’s Noémie dit oui and Jason Brennan’s L’Inhumain make the list in their debuts, while Norbourg leads in its second week.

In Brief: Cinespace rounds out Toronto-based team

Plus: The Fantasia and Blue Mountain film festivals share their Canadian premieres, and the National Screen Institute names Indigenous participants for two programs.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 25 to May 1, 2022

Moon Knight overtakes Our Flag Means Death to lead the digital originals list.