Canadian Broadcasters to Only Greenlight Indie Shows With BIPOC Talent, Crews

Clea DuVall's holiday romantic-comedy Happiest Season has become the latest Hollywood studio film to bypass a theatrical release in the U.S. and premiere in the home amid the ongoing pandemic.

David Robb Labor EditorAnimators at Titmouse Vancouver have unionized, voting 98% to 2% to join the Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938.

Black Midi have announced three socially distanced London shows – see the full schedule below.The four-piece, who released their debut album ‘Schlagenheim’ in 2019, will take to the stage at The Jazz Cafe in Camden on November 12/25 and December 12, 2020.Referring to the new coronavirus restrictions to have been implemented in the capital, the band explained that those hoping to secure tickets will not be able to attend the gigs with anyone from outside their household or support bubble.“If

It’s no secret that the stars love to vacation at some of the most glamorous places in the world, but where do they turn when they want to step out of the spotlight and into relaxation?

Dade Hayes Finance EditorTubi has begun a content relationship with Chinese film and television studio Wanda Pictures, with two titles coming to the Fox-owned free streaming outlet.Original and exclusive English-dubbed versions of Detective Chinatown 2, which is No. 6 on China’s all-time box office chart, will be on Tubi soon in the U.S.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentIn a panel discussion, titled “The Black experience: Creating community and diversity in the scripted industry,” hosted by MIA market in Rome on Saturday, TV executives discussed the opportunities for Black talent in television and the challenges they face.Panellists Mo Abudu, CEO of Nigeria’s EbonyLife Media, and French-African artist Nicholle Kobi began by pointing to examples of Black shows that had inspired them, such as Issa Rae’s

Her Majesty on Instagram and revealed, "It was an incredible honour to have the opportunity to photograph HM Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the Canadian Government for her official Canadian Portrait that has been released today.

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Will Thorne Staff WriterCharles Yu’s latest novel “Interior Chinatown” is getting the TV treatment.Hulu is developing a series based on the novel, with Yu in place to adapt his own work, Variety has learned exclusively.

Ryan Reynolds is helping kids out in Canada’s North.

Naman Ramachandran Leading Canadian broadcasters Bell Media, Corus Entertainment and Rogers Sports & Media have enforced the use of a new HireBIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) roster in securing a greenlight for original productions.HireBIPOC is the definitive industry-wide roster of Canadian BIPOC creatives and crew working in screen-based industries.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterOscar nominee Marianne Farley is set to direct her first full-length feature film North of Albany. The film begins production next week in Quebec.Farley also co-wrote the film with her producing partner, Benoît Beaulieu.

Gabrielle Union and NBC have now reached a resolution over the complaint the star filed in June, regarding allegedly getting fired from “America’s Got Talent” after refusing to remain silent on the toxic work environment earlier this year.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorDrive-ins are coming to Hollywood.Post 43, the historic American Legion memorial clubhouse on Highland Avenue, is launching a drive-in screening series in its parking lot on Oct. 3 with “E.T.

Ryan Reynolds is doing his bit in a bid to have more Black, Indigenous and people of colour on film sets.