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Denis Villeneuve to shoot An Enemy in Toronto through mid-July
FILMWork on the Jake Gyllenhaal-starrer comes as the Quebec director readies to shoot Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman, in the fall.
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CBC fall line-up: timeslot shakeups, new additions and more repeats
TVCBC execs Kirstine Stewart, Julie Bristow and Trevor Walton also talked to Playback about the broadcaster’s programming edge over other networks (see video).
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Birks to give Sarah Gadon and Emily Hampshire “Diamond” Prizes in Cannes
FILMThe Canadian actresses will receive their rising star tributes as they busily promote their latest film performances at the Cannes Film Festival.
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CSI creator Anthony Zuiker shooting Yahoo project Cybergeddon in Hamilton
FILMWEBOlivier Martinez and Missy Peregrym topline the cast for the 90-minute scripted drama about the growing threat of cybercrime, for exclusive streaming on the internet portal.
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Jeffrey Steiner’s New Franchise Media has two Jeffrey Archer novels at script stage
FILMThe Canadian producer has hired Richard Regen to adapt A Matter of Honour, while B.C.-based Brian D. Young will write the script for False Impression.
Book Club in development at CTV
TVWriter Tony Sekulich’s project is being developed through the CTV Writer’s Only Program.
Sim Video changes name and logo to Sim Digital
FILMTVRob Sim: “The word ‘video’ seemed a little out of place with cameras like the Arri Alexa, Sony CineAlta and RED cameras winning over the industry.”
Bell Fund invested $13M in 2011: Annual report
FUNDINGMOBILEWEBThe fund supported 148 projects, including production of 62 digital media projects and 25 associate TV programs.
Upfronts 2012: Helena Shelton on ABC’s new offerings
BLOGSTVFrom aliens who leak green goo to Nashville singing stars, the PHD EVP blogs the good, the bad and the strange from day two at the upfronts in New York.
Upfronts 2012: Robin Legassicke on ABC’s multi-platform strategy
BLOGSTVBlogging from New York, The Maxus Canada group director is positive about ABC’s cross-platform content and lineup.
Lara Thompson upped to EVP, filmed entertainment at eOne
FILMThe former worldwide acquisitions senior VP will take on her new role effective immediately.
Almost Naked Animals gets into gaming
GAMINGTVToronto-based game developer Game Pill will create an online video game, with mobile apps planned for 2012, based on 9 Story Entertainment’s animated series.
Slice joins westward Canadian TV caravan with Intervention Canada 2
TVThe reality TV show is adding two new interventionists in British Columbia as Slice joins a growing list of TV networks turning their camera lense to more prosperous western Canadian provinces.
Rogers Media weighing second season of Canada’s Got Talent
TVThe network is running the numbers on a sophomore run after Sagkeeng’s Finest on Monday night won the first season of the reality talent search series.
Upfronts 2012: Helena Shelton on NBC and Fox’s comedic offerings
TVOn day one of the TV presentations, the EVP trading and accountability at PHD says on the comedy front, NBC’s look strong, while Fox’s few new shows are “disappointing.”
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