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Mongrel Media acquires Gridlocked
The indie distributor has picked up the Canadian rights to Allan Ungar’s tribute to ’80s buddy-cop films.
Corus slams Catalyst Capital claims regarding Shaw deal
Corus Entertainment has released a statement characterizing claims outlined in a recent media report as “deeply misleading.”
eOne, Fox Home Entertainment launch Canadian joint venture
The companies have also entered a long-term home entertainment partnership deal for multiple territories. (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 pictured.)
Jessica Brown to lead Hero Artists Vancouver office
The Toronto-based agency opened a West Coast office in June of last year. (Brown pictured.)
John Tory, Zaib Shaikh off to L.A. to promote T.O.
Toronto Mayor John Tory and director of entertainment industries Zaib Shaikh will be meeting with representatives from 11 U.S. studios.
Love Nature SVOD service launches in 32 countries
The ad-free app will be available in 4K on a number of platforms, including Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
Movie theatre industry revenues hit $1.6B in 2014: StatsCan
According to the biennial report, the overall operating profit margin for the industry was 13% in 2014.
CBC greenlights new daytime program
The yet-to-be-named lifestyle series is slated to air in the same time slot as Steven and Chris.
Big Coat execs on taking Love It or List It worldwide
Following a sale to the U.K. last year, the Love It or List It format has been optioned for several other European territories. (Pictured L to R: Maria Armstrong and Catherine Fogarty.)
Coming Soon: End of Days, Inc.
IndieCan’s Avi Federgreen on working with the filmmakers to make sure Jennifer Liao’s debut film was packaged in the best way possible.
Brightlight, MVP Entertainment launch joint venture
The two Canadian companies have partnered to build proprietary content. (Robert Frederick, president & CEO of MVP Entertainment, pictured.)
Super Channel, Super Ecran pick up Van Helsing
Production on the Nomadic Pictures project will start later this month in Vancouver, with Jason Priestley and Amanda Tapping set to direct episodes of the drama. (Star Kelly Overton pictured.)
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