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.
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.
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.
The Insight Productions reality competition series brought in 835,000 viewers, according to Numeris.
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.
Moon Knight leads overall demand in Canada, with Ozark coming in at No. 2 on the digital demand list.
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.
Home Sweet Rome from Toronto-based First Generation Films is bound for HBO Max and Cartoon Network next year.
Big Brother Canada grabs two spots in the top 30, while Canada’s Got Talent makes the cut.
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.
Plus: The Fantasia and Blue Mountain film festivals share their Canadian premieres, and the National Screen Institute names Indigenous participants for two programs.
Moon Knight overtakes Our Flag Means Death to lead the digital originals list.