FILM Articles
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs, Feb. 17, 2014 to Feb. 23, 2014
FILMTVThe third season of Game of Thrones won the DVD sales in Canada this week, while The Jungle Book took the runner-up spot at #2.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Feb. 28, 2014 to March 6, 2014
FILMNon-Stop bumps The Lego Movie out of the top spot, while Pompeii drops down to #4 overall.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films, Feb. 28, 2014 to March 6, 2014
FILMPompeii stays in the top spot this week, while Rhymes for Young Ghouls comes it at #4 after its first week in theatres.
WIFTV launches new film lab
FILMTVThe National Genre Film Lab will help five teams of women to secure financing for genre-specific films, such as sci-fi and thrillers. (Pictured: WIFTV president Rachelle Chartrand)
France’s BUF expands to Montreal
FILMTVThe FX and animation studio will open BUF Canada with about 80 new positions and an R&D department for software development.
Screenies’ sophomore year dips in ratings
FILMTVDespite the return of host Martin Short, fewer viewers tuned into CBC for the second edition of the CSAs than 2013′s inaugural event.
Enemy, Call Me Fitz win big at final night of 2014 CSAs
FILMTVEnemy won five awards on Sunday evening, including achievement in direction for Denis Villeneuve, while Call Me Fitz took home three trophies. (Jason Priestley pictured)
Modus FX closes its doors
FILMTV“We lasted to the maximum that we could,” Modus’ EVP Yanick Wilisky says of compounding workflow problems.
L.A. losing live action movie shoots to Canada: report
FILMA FilmL.A. report reveals California’s share of live action film production is shrinking as projects head to Louisiana, Vancouver, Toronto and London.
Playback tribute: a reinvigorated Academy celebrates its legacy
FILMTVFrom our print issue: Playback looks back at the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television as it celebrates 65 years of achievements on screen. (Helga Stephenson pictured)
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