Nicholas Sokic

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Shawn Levy named to Canada’s Walk of Fame

The Montreal-born producer and director will be inducted alongside previously announced honourees Tonya Williams and the Toronto International Film Festival on June 14.

Blink49 acquires rights to novel from former Iceland First Lady

The mystery thriller is the first in a planned series from the Canadian-Icelandic author.

ABC News announces Blue Ant, Lisa Cortés true-crime docuseries

The three-parter is the first out of an April 2022 first-look deal between the Toronto studio and Cortés.

Canadian screen industry reacts to federal Liberal election win

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals won a fourth consecutive term for the party in last night’s election.

Network Media Group posts significant Q1 revenue loss

The company, known for the I Am… series of documentaries, also posted a 2024 full-year loss at the end of March.

2025 WGC Award winners announced in Toronto

Screenwriters in 10 categories were recognized for their work in Canadian film and television.

Jordan Waunch, Devery Jacobs selected as 2025 Sundance fellows

Waunch and Jacobs will refine their projects during their respective programs.

Winners of the Gala Dynastie in Quebec announced

The gala aims to honour Black talent in Quebec’s artistic and media landscapes.

Deals: Paramount+, Farpoint, TVA

Paramount+ in Canada becomes the sponsor of Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Scripted Series Lab, Farpoint Films announces several international series sales, and more.

Ali Kazimi recognized with 2025 Fire Horse award

The filmmaker will receive a $25,000 cash prize from the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival as part of the award.

OUTtv launches on YouTube TV and Primetime in the U.S.

Beginning this week, YouTube subscribers can access OUTtv’s catalogue of series and films for US$5.99 monthly.

In Brief: Canadian shorts to world premiere at Tribeca

Plus: The René-Jodoin Prize to be awarded to La Bande Vidéo, Windsor International Film Festival introduces new short film prize, and more.