Film
Brandon Cronenberg unveils next project
Rhombus Media and Rook Films are set to produce Possessor, the latest feature from the Antiviral writer and director.
Producer Kevin Tierney dies at 67
An outspoken and passionate filmmaker, Tierney left an indelible mark on Canadian film.
Seven24, Nomadic, Spotlight earn Rosies
Fargo picked up best international coproduction, while Heartland and Living Proof were also recognized at the 44th annual awards.
Deals: eOne, Bron, Super Channel, Sony Pictures Television
eOne picks up the distribution rights to Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie outside the U.S., Bron inks deals with Sony Pictures and Gunpowder & Sky, plus more.
In brief: Toronto Screenwriting Conference adds New Voices
Plus: WIFT-T adds to its board of directors and Just For Laughs teams up with Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud for round two of the festival’s short film competition.
Indian Horse breaks $1 million at the box office
Produced by Screen Siren Pictures, Terminal City Pictures and Devonshire Productions, the film is released by Elevation Pictures.
IndustryWorks’ A.M.I. goes to camera in Vancouver
The B.C.-based genre prodco is also handling international distribution on the horror flick, produced by Blaine Anderson and James Clayton.
Hollywood Suite preps first-ever original doc
Ferris’s Room, directed by Ryan Mains, marks the broadcaster’s move into in-house feature production.
James Vs His Future Self heads to Sudbury
Jeremy LaLonde’s fifth feature film, set to begin production next week, will be distributed in Canada by Northern Banner Releasing.
Hulu picks up Wattpad hit
The U.S. streamer has given a 10-episode order to the thriller Light as a Feather, with Wattpad’s Aron Levitz (pictured) and Eric Lehrman among the exec producers.
Quebecor revenues grow in Q1
The company reported revenues of $1.01 billion on the back of gains in its telecommunications business, as well as subscriber growth for Club Illico.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films April 27 to May 3, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War takes the top spot, followed by I Feel Pretty coming in at #2 and La Bolduc breaking the top 10.
2018 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala - Shelley Bibby and Jennifer Stewart at the gala.
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