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Etan Vlessing

Canada Bureau Chief

Etan Vlessing has worked as a print and digital journalist and editor for 30 years, first in London as a financial reporter. Returning to Canada, he worked for the Financial Times of Canada and then as an entertainment journalist for Playback before joining The Hollywood Reporter as Canadian Bureau Chief. He graduated from the University of British Columbia and completed a masters degree in journalism at the City University in the UK. For THR, he covers the film, TV and digital sectors in Canada, based in Toronto, and contributes to the film and business sections.

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The former 'Jackass' star's legal guardianship is examined in Investigation Discovery's hit series, which features interviews with his former co-star, Steve-O.

Musicians in Canada Ratify New Deal For Film and TV Projects With Indie Producers

The first-ever Independent Production Agreement establishes terms, conditions and rates for professional musicians working on English-language productions in Canada.

‘The Wild Robot’ Leads Annie Awards Nominations With 10 Nods

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The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Movie Set for Spring 2025 Release

Trey Edward Shults directed the pop star’s first feature inspired by his upcoming album and concert tour of the same name and in which he stars alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Music Performance Doc Set at NBC Ahead of 50th Anniversary

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British Columbia Boosts Film Tax Credit as Battle for Hollywood Projects Grows

The tax rebate for foreign projects shot locally will jump from to 36 percent and follows California's Governor promising to double tax credits to keep Los Angeles producers at home.

Hollywood’s Double Strikes Hit Film, TV Production in Canada Hard

The latest data from local indie producers points to budget expenditures by major studios and streamers plunging 26 percent in 2023-24, back to pre-pandemic levels.