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Film
Canadian Strain’s unexpected move to VOD
The team behind the cannabis comedy discuss the last-minute distribution change following theatre closures and how the film got off the ground with a $10K budget.
In brief: Cineworld issues layoff notices in the U.K.
Plus: CBC has made access to Curio.ca free, while Kidoodle.TV has acquired new content and more. (Cloudbabies pictured).
Cooped-up creatives chew the fat in Instagram Live chats
Warren Sonoda has been hosting a series of live chats with the likes of Molly McGlynn and Randall Thorne, with attention turning to CSA nominees next week.
Task force sets out to count dollar impact of COVID-19 crisis
“An assessment of the national impact, as quickly as we can determine it, is critical at this time,” said the coalition, which includes CMF, CMPA, ISO and Telefilm.
Creating community in uncertain times: How industry groups are banding together
Firecracker Department founder Naomi Snieckus and producer-director Stacey Tenenbaum on how their online groups are supporting each other virtually during COVID-19.
How the AFC is providing financial support to workers in crisis
Executive director David Hope says the organization is on the front lines to help workers put food on the table with emergency short-term financial relief.
Making sense of a crisis: industry assesses ‘epic’ impact of pandemic
An on-the-ground look at the productions affected by the COVID-19 situation, as well as its impact on Canadian networks, development and long-term sector growth.
Cineplex closes locations, provides Cineworld acquisition update
The company temporarily shuttered all 164 of its nationwide theatres 12 hours ahead of the Province of Ontario declaring a state of emergency.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for March 6 to 12, 2020
14 Jours, 12 Nuits leads the list, followed by Mafia Inc at #2 and Disappearance at Clifton Hill at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for March 6 to 12, 2020
This week’s Canadian box office generated $11,472,972 and saw Onward land the top spot.
Quebec cinemas close in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Meanwhile, TIFF and Hot Docs temporarily close their venues, while theatre chains Cineplex and Landmark Cinema reduce their seating capacity by 50%.
eOne suspends production on Nurses due to coronavirus
Meanwhile Cameron Pictures is delaying the start of production on Lady Dicks, and other news in a fast-moving situation.
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