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Brendan Christie

Brendan is the editor of Playback, and former editor of realscreen and Boards magazines. He has an extensive freelance resume, including work for advertising agencies as well as publications such as Strategy, Strategy: Media, KidScreen, The National Post and many others.

Posts by Brendan Christie

Zaman to step down from WIFT-T

WIFT Toronto has announced that executive director Sadia Zaman is stepping down in the new year to join the CBC in the newly created role of director, CBC Centres.

November 15, 2010

Less Than Kind shoots season 3

The third season of Less Than Kind has gone in front of cameras in Winnipeg for a 2011 premiere.

November 15, 2010

Cineplex posts gains, jump in Imax and 3D

The Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund has posted record numbers, thanks to strong H’Wood fare, Imax and 3D.

November 12, 2010

Former CBC head passes after long illness

Former CBC topper Al Johnson passed away Monday at the age of 87. Johnson led the Corporation as president and chairman from 1975 to 1982.

November 12, 2010

Avoiding ‘The Downfall’

“The present generation of filmmakers is incredible,” offers Calum deHartog. “There is a wave of freshness in Canada right now. The next generation is here and they are itching for the opportunity.”

November 12, 2010

The Best Canadian films of the decade

LAST DAY to get your votes in!

November 12, 2010

Geminis see stars for 25th

The Geminis are rolling out the talent for the 25th annual award show – including Elvis Costello, Feist and Ron Sexsmith.

November 11, 2010

Sutherland and Vanasse lead in I’m Yours

Rossif Sutherland (High Life, Poor Boy’s Game) and Karine Vanasse (Polytechnique, Set Me Free) have been cast in Leonard Farlinger’s I’m Yours, produced by New Real Films and Hidden Agenda. The romance is Vanasse’s first English-language lead.

November 11, 2010

Gillis cast for Stealing Paradise

Manitoba’s Tammy Gillis (Endgame, Shattered) has been cast opposite Rachael Leigh Cook in Stealing Paradise, a thriller set for a 2011 release. The film will air on The Movie Network, Movie Central and Super Ecran.

November 11, 2010