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Pinewood Toronto Studios breaks ground on new soundstages
Studio president Blake Steels (pictured fourth from left) says the new developments, which will also include 100,000 sq. feet of office space, are expected to cost $40 million and be complete in Q3 of 2013.
Ubisoft, Sheridan pact to promote performance capture tech
Ubisoft Toronto’s Cedric Orvoine (pictured) says industry-academic partnerships are vital to the industry’s future.
Digital Domain sold to Galloping Horse, Reliance MediaWorks
The visual effects company, founded by James Cameron, says business will continue as usual at its Vancouver and L.A. locations.
CFC unveils Slaight Music Residency lineup
Jeffery Morrow, Todor Kobakov, Allie Hughes and Chris Bartos will take part in the program, which aims to build Canada’s onscreen musical talent.
Imavision nabs French Canadian rights to Goldorak
The Montreal-based company will handle DVD, TV and digital distribution of the classic 1970s animated series from Japan’s Toei Animation Co.
Vimeo unveils content monetization models
Creative director of film and video Jeremy Boxer (pictured) says the newly released Tip Jar service and the upcoming pay-to-view feature will aim to help content creators cash in on the growing digital market.
Bell Fund and CMPA reveal digital media program mentees
The program will see prodcos mentor up-and-coming digital media producers and offer them hands-on training in development, production, marketing or distribution.
RoboCop to shoot next in Hamilton
The remake of Paul Verhoeven’s action classic, in production in Toronto, will shoot on and around Hamilton’s James Street from Sept. 24 to Oct. 1, and the city will be made to look like Detroit.
Stephen Ellis and Gina Lijoi launch RocketFuel Media
In response to changing industry and funder demands, the venture will assist producers in creating digital content for their TV and film properties (Ellis pictured).
Jordan Canning sweeps jury awards at NSI Online Short Film Festival
The St. John’s-based director took home $4,500 for Not Over Easy (pictured), following her win in the RBC Emerging Filmmakers Competition at TIFF last week.
Lionsgate inks output deal with Roadshow Films Australia
The longterm deal will see the next three films in the Hunger Games series distributed in the Aussie market.
Kevin O’Neill tapped to helm Dracano
The film is produced by Vancouver-based Odyssey Media as part of a multi-picture deal L.A-based Pulser Productions.
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