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Nominations Announced for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards

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The nominees for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards were announced today in 141 film, television, and digital media categories by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy). The Awards will be presented in Toronto over five days during Canadian Screen Week, including the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala, which airs live on CBC and the CBC … [Read more...] about Nominations Announced for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards

Corus Entertainment Launches 2020 Corus Writer’s Apprentice Program in Conjunction with the Banff World Media Festival

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Today, the Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) and Corus Entertainment announced that the submission process is underway for the 2020 Corus Writer's Apprentice Program. Attracting a wide range of writers from across Canada each year, this program offers exclusive training and insights into the demands of writing successful television programs. … [Read more...] about Corus Entertainment Launches 2020 Corus Writer’s Apprentice Program in Conjunction with the Banff World Media Festival

Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival Announces Its First Cinematic Award Winners

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The Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival hosted its inaugural event to sold-out audiences in the Central Texas town during the weekend of February 6-8, 2020. With its mission of being "dedicated to EMPOWERING the creative spirit, SERVING with heart, and CELEBRATING all," the first-ever festival illuminated every aspect of its mission with an … [Read more...] about Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival Announces Its First Cinematic Award Winners

‘Queen of Street Lit’ Wahida Clark’s Life Story Coming to the Screen: How She Went from Inmate to 4x New York Times Best Selling Author

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On the heels of releasing her 16th book, "Thugs: Seven," publisher, author and motivational speaker Wahida Clark—who went from prisoner to 4-time New York Times bestselling author—will now be taking her fans on a raw and riveting journey in an upcoming docu-series, “The Queen of Street Lit,” a moniker she proudly wears for having initiated the Thug Love Fiction … [Read more...] about ‘Queen of Street Lit’ Wahida Clark’s Life Story Coming to the Screen: How She Went from Inmate to 4x New York Times Best Selling Author

Chris Elena's "Audio Guide" to Make International Premiere at Cinequest's Film & Creativity Festival

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Cinequest announced this week that the highly acclaimed Australian short film Audio Guide will make its International Premiere as part of their Film & Creativity Festival program on March 6, 2020. The thought-provoking film will screen at the Silicon Valley festival before each screening of Quinn Armstrong’s feature film, Survival Skills. Audio … [Read more...] about Chris Elena's "Audio Guide" to Make International Premiere at Cinequest's Film & Creativity Festival

Vision Films Presents 'Toys & Pets', Popular Chinese Animated Feature Set for North American Release

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Vision Films Inc. has announced the VOD release of Toys & Pets on January 14, followed by DVD release on Jan. 21, 2020. The full-length children’s animated feature from Director Gary Wang, Light Chaser Animation Studios and Factoris Films will be available in the U.S. and Canada in both English and French. Gary Wang brings stunning and state-of-the-art animation to … [Read more...] about Vision Films Presents 'Toys & Pets', Popular Chinese Animated Feature Set for North American Release

The 31st Annual Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Unveils Award-Winning Movie Selections for Spring 2020

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The longest running Jewish film festival in Canada will take place from February 27 through March 8, 2020 at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre and Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas and will feature 28 films from around the world, including a number of Canadian premieres. The 11-day festival will include special events including featured guest speakers, panel discussions, and … [Read more...] about The 31st Annual Vancouver Jewish Film Festival Unveils Award-Winning Movie Selections for Spring 2020

Legendary Filmmaker Will Horton Begins Production on New Media Platform NOLA Hip Hop History

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Mr. Horton is a true visionary known for his prestigious and history making work that uniquely meshes social commentary with urban realism. Among the highlights of the project is that the film will answer the age old question of who invented Bounce Music. The project is currently in the production phase and is sponsored by Video Veracity, a non-profit organization. NOLA Hip … [Read more...] about Legendary Filmmaker Will Horton Begins Production on New Media Platform NOLA Hip Hop History

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Brings Even More Thrills to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Resort

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The groundbreaking new Disney attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at Disneyland Park in California, adding to the immersive adventures available to guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. As the largest single-themed land expansion in Disney history, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is already proving wildly popular by inviting guests to live their … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Brings Even More Thrills to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Resort