Crew member Warren Appleby killed during special effects test
The incident occurred at a special effects facility in Toronto for the show Titans, according to the executive producers, Warner Bros. Television Group and DC Universe.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 9 to 15, 2019
Stranger Things comes in at #1, followed by The Handmaid’s Tale at #2 and Good Omens at #3.
In brief: BTLR panel member resigns
Plus: CMF launches new codevelopment fund, eOne ups its presence in Asia and The Amazing Race Canada sees a ratings uptick in season seven.
DHX sends Snoopy to space in Apple TV+ original
The new animated series from DHX Media will premiere exclusively on Apple’s new SVOD in the fall.
WFF taps Angela Heck as director of industry programming
The industry veteran will oversee the festival’s industry and talent programs, including its Signature Series and Content Summit.
levelFILM signs on for A Grand Romantic Gesture
Cameras are now rolling in Sault Ste. Marie on the Canada/U.K. copro, written and directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin.
Netflix sees dip in U.S. subscribers in Q2, commits to remaining ad-free
Paid memberships declined in the U.S. for the first time in eight years, with the streamer discounting the notion that slow growth could be attributed to a competitive market.
TIFF ’19: Crave original Once Were Brothers to open the festival
The Daniel Roher-directed project becomes the first Canadian documentary to open TIFF in its 44-year history.
Digi-media titles from Shaftesbury, Cream land CMF coin
In a $12-million funding round, the CMF also announced the recipients of its Francophone Minority Program, including $1.4 million for Manito Media’s drama series Edgar.
Gusto sells 190 hours of programming to Z Living Network
The expanded deal with the U.S. network includes Road Grill, Cook Like a Chef, Junk Brothers and The Edible Road Show.
Menteur crosses $1M in opening week
The Emile Gaudreault-directed comedy surpassed the million-dollar mark within five days of its July 10 release, according to distributor Les Films Seville.
Denis Cote’s Wilcox to world premiere at Locarno
In addition to the filmmaker’s 12th feature, the festival has also selected projects like Mi piel, luminosa and A Topography of Memory to debut.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 1 to 7, 2019
The Amazing Race Canada comes in at #1, followed by Private Eyes at #10 and The Handmaid’s Tale at #18.
Incendo builds Glass Houses in Montreal
Now in production, the TV movie is director Sarah Pellerin’s feature debut and is the third Incendo MOW to go to camera this year.
Crave original comedy New Eden goes to camera
Creators Evany Rosen and Kayla Lorette serve as showrunners and stars of the mockumentary series, produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment.
2019 WIFTV Spotlight Awards Gala - Filmmaker Jax Smith was awarded the Matrix Production Image prize alongside Meeshelle Neal.
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