John Hazelton
FeaturesTelefilm expands global reach through Canada’s international co-production push
Working under Canada’s co-production treaties can bring big benefits for producers
FeaturesFive rising Canadian filmmakers to watch at this year’s TIFF
Canadian filmmakers will showcase a diverse range of projects at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
News‘The Odyssey’ leads global box office, hits $1.63bn; ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ reaches $2.04bn; ‘Mirzapur’ debuts with $13.7m
Universal’s epic returns to the global top spot in eighth weekend.
FeaturesToronto 2026 preview: Screen’s guide to the Discovery and Centrepiece strands
TIFF runs September 10-20.
FeaturesToronto 2026 preview: Screen’s guide to TIFF Docs
Screen International previews the Toronto International Film Festival’s Discovery and TIFF Docs strand. TIFF runs September 10-20.
News‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ hits $2.3bn at global box office; ‘The Odyssey’ on $1.5bn; ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ opens fifth
The Dog Stars from Disney/20th Century Studios arrives in sixth place on $19.3m.
FeaturesWhat is powering the return of US ‘originals’ at the global box office?
International distribution executives reflect on the hows, whys and wherefores of this year’s global success stories.
NewsComcast’s Peacock makes its first profit, Universal boosted by box office hits
Streaming service Peacock boosted its subscriber count to 48m.
NewsSuccess of ‘The Odyssey’ will be “a transformational event,” says Imax
The premium large format company is on track for a $1.4bn global box office take for 2026.
NewsSony to distribute Prime Focus Studios’ ‘Ramayana’ outside India
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi star in the feature version of the ancient epic.
NewsEight world premieres set for TIFF series section Primetime
Line-up includes ’Carrie’, ’Below’ and season six of ’Slow Horses’.
NewsLos Angeles’ famed Cinerama Dome to be restored and reopened by Sony
The iconic cinema closed during the covid pandemic but will reopen in 2028.
NewsWGA follows states and files for preliminary injunction against Paramount-WBD
UPDATED JULY 23: Adding further to legal pressure on the deal in the US, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has filed for a preliminary injunction against the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
NewsSacha Baron Cohen filming directorial debut ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ for Amazon MGM Studios
Baron Cohen will direct as well as play the title character.
News‘Stuffed’ starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling among Toronto 2026 Discovery lineup
The lineup also includes UK drama ‘Salvation’ and Ireland-UK project ‘Ancestors’.
News‘The Stunt Driver’ lands with Independent Film Company for the US
The Jay Baruchel biodrama gets it world premiere at the upcoming Toronto festival.
NewsBlack Bear recruits marketing and publicity heads for growing US distribution operation
Bianca Parkes was previously with Neon and Heather Phillips with 20th Century Fox.
NewsCompletion bond players Film Finances and Media Guarantors to merge
Media Guarantors president Fred Milstein will be CEO of the combined operation.
NewsAva DuVernay’s Netflix documentary ‘14th’ to close New York Film Festival
The festival screening comes a decade after DuVernay’s 13th opened the event.
NewsToronto’s expanded Platform section unveils 12 world premieres
The festival’s only competitive section offers a cash prize and potential Oscar eligibility.