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Canadian copro The Apprentice lands two Oscar nominations

Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong were nominated for their performances while Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is up for Best Picture.

Toronto’s Epic Story Media launches toy division

Epic Story Toys is led by Kim Morris and will be at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair later this month.

BANFF names Tubi CEO Anjali Sud as first keynote speaker for 2025

Sud will speak as part of the Banff World Media Festival’s annual summit series in June.

Blink49 expands to branded content, formats with new hires

The prodco has hired L.A.-based Adam Steinman and New York exec Adam Puchalsky.

Quebecor Content sells crime drama to Global Series Network

Détective Surprenant: La fille aux yeux de pierre has been acquired for VOD service Walter Presents.

TIFF, Rogers extend sponsorship agreement with multi-year deal

The deal makes Rogers the Toronto International Film Festival’s presenting partner through 2027.

World premieres, sneak peek of B2F’s Doom Boogie set for KCFF

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival includes the world premieres of features from local directors Evan Bard and Jay Middaugh.

Pinewood Toronto renames stage in memory of Norman Jewison

The announcement comes one year after the beloved director and producer’s death.

Universal Language emphasizes connection in awards campaign

Director Matthew Rankin and producer Sylvain Corbeil discuss the financing journey for the film and how the pandemic influenced the final script.

Encore’s Corbeaux selected for Berlinale Series Market

Projects from Zarrar Kahn and Megan Follows are also taking part in the European Film Market as part of the Berlinale Co-Production Market.

NFB doc among world premieres at Whitehorse film festival

The Yukon Film Society’s Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) will spotlight several Canadian films and docs in February.

Longtime animation execs form That Animation Company

Founded by Lynn Chadwick and Steve Cooke, the company provides 2D and 3D animation services across several sectors.