Cineplex’s Ellis Jacob to retire at the end of 2026

The president and CEO has been at the helm since 2003.

Bell Fund supports 40 companies via Slate Development Program

The program allocates funding to Canadian production companies for the development of original IP.

Film Movement acquires U.S. rights to Reza Dahya’s Boxcutter

Film Movement is planning for a theatrical release later this year followed by a launch on digital platforms.

Omnifilm announces several executive changes

Changes at the Vancouver prodco include VP Brian Hamilton stepping into the newly created CEO role.

Corus sees television revenue drop 11% in Q3 2025

The company also saw overall revenues drop 10% compared to Q3 2024.

Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks to open TIFF Special Presentations

Levack’s sophomore feature is joined by four other projects from across the globe in the Toronto International Film Festival’s first wave of world premieres.

Google urges ‘restraint’ in CRTC’s online regulation

APTN raised concerns about the level of collaboration within the Canadian media industry, while WildBrain called the children’s content decline the “canary in the coal mine.”

Crave greenlights chef-centric Casse-Gueule

The series, created by Frédéric Ouellet, is produced by Montreal’s Duo Productions.

YouTube @ 20: Andrew Peterson on Canadian creator economy

The head of YouTube Canada reflects on the industry impact of the global video platform after two decades – and some 20 billion videos.

Report maps opportunities in Southwestern Ontario industry

Southwestern Ontario: Ready for Action! outlines how incentives and investment in post-secondary and infrastructure are needed.

DOC, other doc institutions announce international alliance

The announcement, made with leading documentary organizations from the U.K. and U.S., was made on the final day of Sheffield DocFest.

Producer-distributor Off the Fence entering bankruptcy proceedings

Off the Fence has offices in Amsterdam, London, Bristol and Toronto, which it opened in May 2021.

Francophones value Cancon more than anglophones: report

More than half of surveyed parents say Cancon is very important for their children.

The CW sets six Harlequin original films from Neshama, Circle Blue

The first, Montana Mavericks, will see a limited U.S. theatrical release in August courtesy of Fathom Entertainment.

Children’s series Kokum & Dot begins filming in Vancouver

The live-action and animated series teaches kids using Cree language and culture.