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enRoute festival unveils shorts nominees
The festival is also expanding its industry focus with an inaugural panel discussion in Montreal focused on the business of shorts.
Presentation order lands on Graham Wagner’s Mystery Island
The L.A.-based Canadian screenwriter (pictured) will co-write and exec produce the pilot for NBC alongside high-profile talent from U.S.-based prodco Pacific Electric Picture Company.
Phase 4, Uncork’d acquire horror remake Patrick
Toronto-based Phase 4 also announced last week a partnership with Cineplex for April Mullen’s 3D Dead Before Dawn, following a U.S. release (Rachel Griffiths in Patrick pictured).
Pacific Northwest acquires Violet & Daisy
The Vancouver-based distributor plans to release the film, which features James Gandolfini in one of his last roles, theatrically starting this month.
CMF launches new $360K accelerator program
The A3P program will provide funding for CMF Experimental stream projects to participate in Canadian business accelerator programs.
George D’Amato’s Blur begins production
The film is shooting in Toronto and Las Vegas starting tomorrow, and marks the feature directorial debut for the commercial and music video director.
Steven Page turns Illegal Eater for Travel + Escape
In the new series, the former Barenaked Ladies frontman (pictured) goes underground to explore hidden food scenes.
It’s a tie: VIFF picks two for Best Canadian First Feature
Jeff Barnaby’s Rhymes for Young Ghouls (pictured) and Jason James’ That Burning Feeling split the fest’s premiere prize.
Filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk & Col. Chris Hadfield named Eco-Heroes
Also announced: Green Screen and Green Pitch award finalists for the upcoming Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival (John Walker’s Arctic Defenders pictured).
Graham Wagner inks pilot script deal with NBC
The Younger Man pilot is produced by L.A.-based Small Dog Picture Co. and 20th Century Fox Television (Wagner pictured).
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2013
Iron Man 3 is the top-selling DVD for the week of Sept. 23 to 29, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2013
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2013.
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