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Ryan Gosling is Seemingly Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

April 1, 2026March 31, 2026AnnouncementsProject Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling

One way to describe the current Hollywood climate would be – to borrow a classic phrase from The Simpsons – that everything is coming up Ryan Gosling. Since its release on March 20th, the Gosling-led

$200M Contribution Shock: Which Feature Genres Win First

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026Quick Takes$200M, Channels, Contribution, Feature

If you make Canadian features, the next 12 – 24 months may feel like a rule change mid-game. The CRTC set a new “base contribution” for large online streamers that can add an estimated $200

The Intersection of Law and Hollywood in Canada: A Growing Entertainment Hub

March 30, 2026May 13, 2026Canadian Independent FilmsLaw and Hollywood in Canada

Canada has steadily emerged as a powerful force in the global entertainment industry, often referred to as the “Hollywood of the North.” Cities like Vancouver and Toronto have become major production hubs, attracting filmmakers, actors,

Chell Stephen – Byeeee

March 27, 2026March 26, 2026InterviewByeeee, Chell Stephen, Ontario

Byeeee is a Canadian feature film, shot and set in Ontario. We subsequently had a chance to sit down with writer and director Chell Stephen. HNMAG: Where did you study film? Chell Stephen: The

From the Screen to the Stars: Why Canadian Actors Are Dominating the Entertainment Industry in 2026

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Quick Takes2026, Canadian Actors, Entertianment

Canadian talents have firmly secured the status of major global stars, making 2026 a year of triumph for the northern acting school. So let’s talk about the secrets of training in the country’s top academies,

Love and Money Wrapped Last Month

March 26, 2026March 25, 2026IndependentDavid Ray, Independent Filmmaking, Love and Money

Independent filmmaking often thrives on experimentation, and Love and Money is an example of that spirit. Directed and produced by Vancouver filmmaker David Ray, the improvised dramatic comedy recently wrapped production after an unusual year-long