Film

Column: Will Canada’s new tech talent strategy be a boon to entertainment?

Immigration lawyer Lorraine P. D’Alessio on how Canada’s media industries could benefit from new federal initiatives.

Juste la Fin du Monde advances in Oscar race

The Xavier Dolan film is one of nine in the running for a Foreign Language Academy Award nomination.

Check out Playback’s Best of the Year winners

What did it take to make this year’s list? Killer growth strategies, diversification and strong partnerships, for starters.

Photo gallery: CMPA year-end party

Check out who made it to the association’s holiday gathering to toast 2016.

Howie Mandel to host 2017 CSAs

The America’s Got Talent judge is the latest Canadian comedian to emcee the annual awards show.

Zaib Shaikh on managing Toronto’s growth

The city’s film commissioner and director of entertainment industries discusses training up talent, finding space and planning for more production record-breaking years.

Amazon Prime Video launches globally

The SVOD service is now available in Canada and more than 200 countries around the world.

In brief: Canadians at Slamdance; Prasuhn joins CMU

Daniel Warth’s Dim the Fluorescents (pictured) will screen in competition at the Utah festival, the former VP and GM of Gusto TV finds a new gig, plus more news from the week.

Bristow Global Media adds advisory board

With BGM in post-production on Canada: The Story of Us and Hockey Wives season three, Julie Bristow talks about plans for 2017 and beyond.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Dec. 2 to 8, 2016

Le gout d’un pays tops the chart, with 1:54 at #2 and The Other Half at #3.

Best of the Year: Jason Priestley

While best known for his on-screen presence, the Private Eyes EP snags the honour for his behind-the-scenes work.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Dec. 2 to 8, 2016

Moana is at #1, with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at #2 and Arrival at #3.