The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News
Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter
See My Options Sign Upsite categories
site categories
The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News
Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter
See My Options Sign UpEtan Vlessing
Canada Bureau Chief
Contact or follow this author
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.
More from Etan Vlessing
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Set for Spring 2027 Release
The fourth film in the Paramount Pictures franchise has grossed a series-best $422 million in theaters and generated more than $180 million in home entertainment rentals and purchases.
- By
Netflix Renews ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ for Season 4
David E. Kelley's legal drama starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller will return for another round in the courts conducted from his trademark Lincoln car.
- By
Billy Ray Cyrus Performs Chaotic A Cappella at Post-Inauguration Liberty Ball: “Is Anyone Awake?”
The country singer performed "Old Town Road" and "Achy Breaky Heart" with a hoarse singing voice and technical glitches Monday night.
- By
Garth Hudson, Organist for The Band, Dies at 87
The Canadian virtuoso, known for his solo on “Chest Fever,” gave the group a “sound twice as big” and his mates music lessons.
- By
YouTube Star Bailey Sarian Signs With Underscore Talent (Exclusive)
The management firm is looking to expand podcast and product lines for the ‘Murder, Mystery & Makeup' star as she offers a blend of true crime and beauty content to her online and social media followers.
- By
Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl’s Pay Falls to $18.6M
The exec’s annual compensation package at the major label reached $20.4 million in fiscal 2023, his first year on the job.
- By
‘Anora’ Leads Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations With Five Nods
Sean Baker’s screwball comedy will face other multiple nominees like ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Real Pain’ and ‘A Complete Unknown.’
- By
Pinewood Names Toronto Soundstage After Late Norman Jewison
The honor at Pinewood Toronto Studios comes one year after the filmmaker behind ‘In The Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck’ passed away.
- By
Robert Verrall, Oscar-Nominated Animation Pioneer, Dies at 97
He worked at the National Film Board of Canada from 1945 to 1986 in animation, documentary and fiction films.
- By
Alexander Brothers, Sex Trafficking Case Documentary in the Works at Rakontur
Award-winning director Billy Corben says work has started on 'Delisted: The Alexander Brothers,' about two Miami luxury realtors and their brother who have been indicted on sex-trafficking charges.
- By
Music Supervisors Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Twisters,’ ‘The Idea of You’ Lead the Field
Music supervisors Steve Schnur, Raphaella Lima, Codie Childs, Mike Ladman and Mara Tacham received the most individual nominations with three each.
- By
‘Silo’ Season 3 Adds Ashley Zukerman, Jessica Henwick
Apple TV's popular sci-fi series, which has now released its season two finale, is headed to a third and fourth season to conclude the drama.
- By
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC.