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BBC Worldwide acquires TIFF-opening U2 doc
The Canadian division of BBC’s commercial arm has picked up distribution rights to Davis Guggenheim’s rock doc.
eOne weighs sale after buyer approaches
The company confirms it has appointed JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to review buyer interest.
TIFF 2011: Spurlock, Broomfield talk digital distribution
Directors Morgan Spurlock and Nick Broomfield (pictured) kicked off TIFF’s third annual Doc Conference this morning, with a discussion centered on the financial and creative challenges facing modern-day documentary filmmakers.
TIFF 2011: Herzog decries capital punishment at Abyss premiere
Acclaimed director Werner Herzog came out strongly against capital punishment at the premiere of his anticipated doc Into the Abyss in Toronto.
Canamedia hires former CBC exec for int’l copro role
Former CBC exec Johanna Samuel has joined Toronto-based Canamedia/Distribution Access as VP of international coproductions, acquisitions and sales.
Cineflix rebrands distribution arm, inks pre-MIP deals
The move sees the indie looking to expand its IP exploitation beyond distribution and into new revenue streams.
Ice Pilots, Nazi Hunters win big at Gemini Awards
Omni Film Productions, Cineflix Productions and Clearwater Documentary were among the multiple award winners at the first night of the awards.
Broomfield, Spurlock to go head-to-head at TIFF
Writer Adam Benzine talks to TIFF’s Thom Powers about this year’s star-studded Doc Conference.
History Television Canada’s Head Hunters hit by untimely death
With the death of series lead Billy Jamieson on July 3, the status of the upcoming History Television/Cream Productions series is unclear.
AETN UK boards Breakthrough’s Tank Battles
Military History is picking up Breakthrough Entertainment’s documentary series Combat Forces and season two of Greatest Tank Battles.
Hot Docs, Blue Ice take over Bloor Cinema
The iconic Toronto venue will predominantly feature documentary programming and continue as a host venue for a variety of festivals.
Remedy Productions launches Canadian office
Leopard Films and Remedy Productions are uniting to launch Argonon, a move that will also see the launch of Remedy Productions Canada in Vancouver.
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