Scythia Films to produce sci-fi satire The Comedy Hour

Tim Heidecker and Tatiana Maslany are headlining the dark comedy from first-time director Colby Day.

Elevation to release Paw Patrol Christmas special in theatres

The one-hour special A Paw Patrol Christmas sees the pups go on a mission to rescue the holiday after Santa Claus comes down with a cold.

Op-ed: Creativity could be collateral damage of U.S. film tariff

POV Film executive director Biju Pappachan explores the implications of the U.S. imposing a tariff on foreign-made films.

The Writers Lab Canada names 2026 projects

The women-centred screenwriting development program launched its inaugural Canadian edition last year.

Marlo Miazga prepping book, doc projects on her child’s death by suicide

The former Sphere Media president will work with journalist Katrina Onstad on both the memoir and film.

CBC launches Schitt’s Creek FAST channel

The dedicated channel for the Emmy-winning comedy series is live now on CBC Gem.

NASA period film Dreams of the Moon wraps shoot in Sudbury

The Canada–South Africa copro will begin shooting in Cape Town later this year.

CBC goes to court to keep Gem paid subscriber numbers private

CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard addressed the issue with the Heritage standing committee on Monday.

Emmy-winning cinematographer Mike Boland dies at 75

The former pro hockey player racked up dozens of credits on documentary series and films for broadcasters around the world.

Bell Media to produce Quebec entertainment news program

Hosted by Marie-Josée Gauvin, the program will feature local Quebec talent and productions.

Three Canadian films claim audience awards at VIFF

The Vancouver International Film Festival revealed the audience prizes for its 2025 edition on Oct. 17.

Elevation Pictures teams with John Carpenter on horror anthology

Will Pascoe (Orphan Black) and Michael Amo (The Listener) serve as creators and co-showrunners of the new series.

It Comes in Waves leads 2025 Reelworld Film Festival winners

Director Fitch Jean’s drama won five awards at the festival, while Mohamed Ahmed’s A Tribe Called Love won the Audience Choice Award.

Playback launches survey for Best of the Year 2025

Make your case on who should be considered Best of the Year by Oct. 31. Click here to access the survey.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Hazbin Hotel climbs back up digital demand chart

NBC’s Saturday Night Live led overall demand for the week of Oct. 6 to 12.