[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
New stamp celebrates acclaimed filmmaker Norman Jewison
Stamp issue honours the works and contributions of the award-winning director and Canadian Film Centre founder
TORONTO – Canada Post is pleased to unveil its latest stamp, which commemorates the life and work of genre-spanning Canadian filmmaker Norman Jewison (1926-2024). The 
director of such classics as In the Heat of the Night (1967), Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Moonstruck (1987) was one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, who earned nominations for Best Director at the Academy Awards in three consecutive decades.
Jewison began his directorial career in television with CBC in 1951 before directing his first feature film, the Tony Curtis comedy 40 Pounds of Trouble in 1962. His masterful blend of style and substance was evident throughout his films, which often tackled major social justice issues and shone a light on the experiences of marginalized communities. Jewison was awarded with the Irving G. 
Thalberg Memorial Award at the Oscars in 1999 for his body of work. He passed away earlier this year at the age of 97.
Jewison is the latest silver-screen icon recognized with a stamp by Canada Post, joining the likes of Donald Sutherland, Monique Mercure, Mary Pickford, Christopher Plummer, Mike Myers and Denys Arcand. The stamp was unveiled at an event hosted at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, which was founded by Jewison and serves as a training ground and incubator for Canadian talent.
Photo below from the ceremony: From left to right: Rick Mercer, Canadian comedian and television personality, Lynne St. David Jewison, Norman Jewison’s wife, Charles Sousa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Lakeshore, and Doug Ettinger, Canada Post’s Chief Executive Officer, at the Norman Jewison stamp unveiling event in Toronto, on July 24, 2024. (Photo: Carlos Osorio, courtesy Canada Post)
About the stamp issue
The stamp image was photographed at the Canadian Film Centre in 2007 by photographer Peter Bregg for HELLO! Canada. The image was selected by Jewison himself, who was closely involved in the creation of the stamp. One of his fondest memories was being sworn in by the postmaster as a teenager, so he could work in the post office of his father’s general store. Printed by Lowe-Martin, the stamp issue includes a booklet of six Permanent™ domestic rate stamps and an Official First Day Cover [below].
The new stamp and collectibles are now available for purchase at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada.
Initial announcement of Jewison on July 20th:
[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
Canada Post to honour acclaimed filmmaker Norman Jewison with a new stamp
Canada Post invites you to the unveiling of a new commemorative stamp, celebrating the life and legacy of genre-spanning Toronto-born filmmaker Norman Jewison, C.C. 
(1926-2024), on Wednesday, July 24.
Photo right by Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Ontario. taken by Gail Harvey.
One of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, Norman Jewison directed some of the most popular movies of our time – including multiple-Academy Award winners In the Heat of the Night (1967) and Moonstruck (1987). He made some 60 films and television productions over his long career, received four Oscar nominations for Best Picture, was awarded the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1999 for his body of work.
This private event will take place at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, which was established by Jewison, and serves as a training ground and incubator for Canadian talent.
WHAT: Norman Jewison stamp unveiling event
WHEN: Wednesday, July 24; doors open at 2 pm ET and event starts at 2:30 pm ET
WHERE: The Canadian Film Centre, Northern Dancer Pavilion
2489 Bayview Avenue, North York, Ontario
[en Francais pour les médias d’information]
Postes Canada rendra hommage au grand cinéaste Norman Jewison avec le lancement d’un timbre
Postes Canada vous invite au dévoilement d’un nouveau timbre commémoratif qui rend hommage à la vie et à l’héritage du cinéaste éclectique natif de Toronto Norman Jewison, C.C. (1926-2024), le mercredi 24 juillet.
L’un des cinéastes les plus prolifiques de Hollywood, Norman Jewison a réalisé certains des films les plus populaires de notre époque, y compris Dans la chaleur de la nuit (1967) et Éclair de lune (1987), qui lui ont valu plusieurs Academy Awards. Il a signé quelque 60 films et productions télévisées, obtenu quatre nominations aux Oscars dans la catégorie du meilleur film et reçu le Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award en 1999 pour l’ensemble de son œuvre.
Cet événement privé aura lieu au Canadian Film Centre à Toronto. Établi par Norman Jewison, il s’agit d’un lieu de formation et d’une pépinière pour les talents canadiens.
QUOI : Dévoilement du timbre consacré à Norman Jewison
QUAND : Le mercredi 24 juillet; les portes ouvriront à 14 h (HE) et l’événement débutera à 14 h 30 (HE).
OÙ : Canadian Film Centre, Northern Dancer Pavilion
2489, avenue Bayview, North York (Ontario)
