Streaming Wars Lead to Rise in Canadian Film and TV Shoots

A Jewish prisoner pretends to be Iranian to escape being shot and is then forced to teach Farsi, a language he doesn’t speak, to a Nazi superior inPersian Lessons, the new film from Ukrainian-born, Canada-based director Vadim Perelman (The House of Sand and Fog).

By Peter White

Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” is expected to dominate moviegoing in North America when it debuts this weekend. The family friendly animated adventure should collect $40 million to $45 million from 4,200 theaters in the U.S. and Canada.

Bill Evanov, the founder and president of Evanov Communications Inc., which operates 19 radio stations in Canada, passed away “peacefully in his sleep” on Friday, according to a statement from his company. He was 77.

Wednesday is move-in day for the 16 new houseguests who are all packed up and ready to battle it out inside the Big Brother Canada house. But the fresh batch of players may need to throw a few extra sweaters into their bags as the series announced that the eighth season of the reality show will be supersized — with two extra weeks tacked on to the competition.

By Jake Kanter

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be paying for their own security soon. In a statement to on Thursday, the Canadian Office of the Minister of Public Safety said that once Meghan and Harry are no longer members of the royal family, the country will not cover the cost of their security.

Canadian officials Thursday said the government will no longer provide security to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after March, when the couple transitions from being active members of the royal family, according to a report. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair told the CBC the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have provided the royal couple and their 9-month-old son Archie “intermittent” security since November at the request of London's Metropolitan Police.

Quaden Bayles and his mother shock their doubters and naysayers with surprise move! Do U still think they’re money-hungry? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get some bad news in Canada! Rob Kardashian suffers major legal setback in his custody case against Blac Chyna!

William F. White International, the Canadian film and TV production equipment rental giant, is set to open another Toronto film studio, comprising four soundstages over 181,000 square feet, for the production of new originals by Hollywood studio and streaming giants.

TORONTO — The Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) again reports record-breaking numbers, issuing preliminary year-end figures for 2019 of an estimated CA$405.5 million (USD $305.38 million) collected, an 8% increase over 2018's $375 million ($282.41 million).However, one figure is concerning — domestic digital earnings.

Get used to hearing the name Tenille Arts! The 25-year-old singer from Saskatchewan, Canada will perform the Canadian National Anthem at the 69th NBA All-Star Game on Feb 16! She will be in good company, as Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, and Quavo are among the other artists performing at the game held in Chicago.

Canada's top film financier has claimed success in helping more women move into local movie producing, directing and screenwriting roles.Christa Dickenson, executive director of Telefilm Canada, which annually invests about $100 million in Canadian movies, reports that her government agency is about 80 percent of the way toward 50-50 gender parity by 2020 as it gives a boost to women seeking careers behind the camera."Canada is a game-changer," she tells THR.

Justin Bieber joined Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show to introduce him hockey: Canada's most sacred tradition next to apologising profusely to the cashier at Tim Hortons.

Justin Bieber joined Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show to introduce him hockey: Canada's most sacred tradition next to apologising profusely to the cashier at Tim Hortons.