Etan Vlessing

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TIFF ’14: eOne, Vimeo unveil day-and-date distribution deal

The U.S. online streaming service will give North American releases to four upcoming fall releases by the distributor.

Demolition lands Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts as leads

The U.S. picture is the latest from Montreal director Jean-Marc Vallee, who is screening his Reese Witherspoon-starrer Wild in Toronto this week.

Shawn Rosengarten boards Muse Distribution Int’l

The former Just For Laughs director of sales will oversee international sales at Michael Prupas’ shingle.

Ruba Nadda, Patricia Clarkson reteam for HBO drama

Canadian director Nadda (pictured) is making her TV debut with Elisabeth, a romantic drama set in the world of international politics.

Be For Films acquires world sales rights to Corbo

The deal for the FLQ drama from director Mathieu Denis comes ahead of its world premiere in Toronto.

VIFF, SXSW pact on gaming panel collaboration

Assassin’s Creed writer Cory May of Ubisoft will discuss video game writing at the West Coast film festival’s upcoming industry conference.

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TIFF ’14: 21 Canadian producer teams set for Int’l Financing Forum

The invite-only OMDC film co-financing forum will see 21 Canadian producer teams network with 19 foreign producer teams.

Francois Letourneau takes lead in Paul in Quebec adaptation

The movie, inspired by the popular Michel Rabagliati cartoon, will start shooting this week in Quebec City.

Canadian distributors in early Toronto deal-making

Blue Ice Docs and Mongrel Media have unveiled deals ahead of the Toronto festival getting underway Thursday.

Shaw Media president Paul Robertson dies at 59

The Shaw Media president had a 30-year career in marketing and broadcasting.

Sportsnet inks regional TV deal for Montreal Canadiens games

The three-year agreement makes Rogers Media the official English-language broadcaster of Montreal Canadiens games.

Ex-Brightlight exec Karyn Edwards joins Thunderbird Films

Edwards arrives at an expanding Vancouver-based indie producer after it acquired Reunion Pictures and formed a joint venture with Lionsgate and Sea to Sky Entertainment.