#FIRSTLOOK: CANADIAN FILM CENTRE ANNOUNCE HAIR AND MAKEUP TRAINING INITIATIVE
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is pleased to announce their inaugural Hair and Makeup Training Initiative, in partnership with CMU College of Makeup Art & Design. This unique training program acknowledges the need for hair and makeup equity in the film and television industry. With financial support from NABET 700-M UNIFOR, Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada, and the Canadian Media Producers Association, this program strives to accelerate the career paths of the next generation of hair ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX ANNOUNCE SEVEN NEW COMEDY SPECIALS
Netflix announced seven comedy specials today as a kickoff to Netflix Is A Joke Fest in Los Angeles which runs through May 12, 2024.
Ali Wong: Ali Wong will tape her new special on May 4th at Netflix Is A Joke Fest during her residency at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA. Ali’s previous specials, Don Wong (2022), Hard Knock Wife (2018) and Baby Cobra (2016), as well as her Emmy winning performance in the drama series BEEF, can all be found on Netflix. Ali can also be seen in Netflix’s ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: TELEFILM CANADA INVESTS IN 13 NEW PROJECTS IN ENGLISH MARKET – MAY 2024
Telefilm Canada is announcing its investment of $26.4 million in 13 projects in the English market under the Production Program, as part of the first round of decisions in the big budget stream including international coproductions.
111 (drama)
Director and screenwriter: Mauro Mueller
Production: Auguste Content Inc.
Distribution: Elevation Pictures
Province: Nova Scotia
Languages: English, German and French
*Switzerland/Canada coproduction
Dear World ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO ORDER “THE BETTER SISTER” STARRING ELIZABETH BANKS AND JESSICA BIEL
Today, ahead of their inaugural Upfronts presentation on May 14, 2024, Prime Video announced it has ordered The Better Sister to series from Tomorrow Studios. The series stars Emmy award-nominated Jessica Biel (The Sinner, Candy) and Emmy award-nominated Elizabeth Banks (Call Jane, Pitch Perfect), who will also serve as executive producers. Olivia Milch (Ocean’s 8) and Regina Corrado (Mayor of Kingstown) will serve as showrunners and executive producers on the series, with Craig Gillespie ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2024 MOVIE PREVIEW
Summertime: The living is easy, school’s (almost) out, and the days are growing longer and hotter — which means there’s plenty of space for cool nights spent on the couch. Curl up with family, pals, or a really big bowl of popcorn, and queue up your next Netflix obsession.
From blistering action movies and raucous comedies to tense thrillers and incredible animated films for your whole family, Netflix’s 2024 summer lineup is packed with all of your favorite stars, including Eddie ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: PATRICK HUARD, MICHAEL MACMILLAN AND DENIS VILLENEUVE TO BE HONOURED AT 2024 CANADIAN SCREEN WEEK
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) is pleased to announce the third and final group of 2024 Special Award recipients: Patrick Huard, Michael MacMillan, and Denis Villeneuve, three talented forces in the Canadian screen-based industries. All of this year’s Special Award honourees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions and successes during Canadian Screen Week 2024, taking place in Toronto from Sunday, May 26 through to Saturday, June 1, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: 2024 BLUE MOUNTAIN FILM + MEDIA FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING LINEUP
Helen du Toit, Artistic Director for the Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival unveiled this year’s lineup which consists of 22 feature films stemming from 26 countries, and 9 shorts from some of Canada’s best emerging voices. With a blend of political dramas, documentaries and feel-good love stories, this year’s festival has something for every kind of film lover. New this year, BMFM will screen works from 10 digital creators in a unique partnership with Buffer Festival, who specialize in ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM APRIL 30, 2024 EPISODE OF “CANADA’S GOT TALENT”
On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the 14 acts moving on to the next round. They are:
ALBERTA:
STERLING V. SCOTT – Comedian, Edmonton, AB – **Trish’s Golden Buzzer**
BRITISH COLUMBIA:
ESHAN SOBTI – Singer/Musician, Mission, BC
FUNKANOMETRY – Dance, Vancouver Island, BC
NEWFOUNDLAND & ...
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#SPOTTED: ALEX WARREN IN TORONTO
23-year-old Singer-Songwriter and Creator ALEX WARREN is a star on the rise. After garnering a massive following on TikTok and Instagram, Warren signed to Warner Music in 2021. He continually has been putting out music, with single "Save You a Seat" really connecting with audiences, getting a gold certification this past week!
Warren is currently touring and popped into Toronto for an intimate showcase at Warner Music Canada's offices where he performed the aforementioned track and a cover ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “JOHN MULANEY PRESENTS: EVERYBODY’S IN LA” SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED
NETFLIX have announced some guests to be featured on six live episodes of JOHN MULANEY PRESENTS: EVERYBODY'S IN LA!
Guests include: David Letterman, Nate Bargatze, Seismologist Dr Lucy Jones, Weezer, Jerry Seinfeld, Citizens for LA Wildlife Representative Tony Tucci, Jon Stewart, renowned hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor, Flea, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Marcia Clark, Ray J, Mae Martin, Los Lobos, legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, Warren G, Earthquake, Patton Oswalt, Stavros Halkias, ...
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