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Cineplex-Cineworld deal gets Ontario court approval
Meanwhile, a petition started by Vancouver’s Rio Theatre accusing Cineplex of “shutting out” indie theatres has racked up nearly 10,000 signatures.
Breakthrough, Black Fawn spark Vicious Fun with Turner LatAm
The Toronto prodcos have partnered with Turner Latin America’s production banner to develop, co-finance and produce genre titles, starting with horror Vicious Fun.
Brad Peyton to receive CFC’s Creative Excellence award
The Newfoundland-born director behind Frontier and San Andreas will receive the honour at a reception in L.A. in March.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Feb. 7 to 13, 2020
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey comes in at #1, followed by 1917 and Bad Boys for Life at #2 and #3, respectively.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Feb. 7 to 13, 2020
The Song of Names and Merci pour tout continue to lead, while L’acrobate snags the #3 spot.
CSAs ’20: Antigone, Body Remembers among best pic noms
Anne at 13,000 ft, White Lie and The Twentieth Century round out the category, while Francois Girard’s The Song of Names received the most nominations with nine.
Deals: Raven Banner, Untitled, Discovery Kids Media
Raven Banner Entertainment signs deals for two SXSW Midnighters, while Untitled Entertainment picks up the TV and digital rights to Better Luck Next Time, and more.
In brief: Netflix’s first Quebec film to premiere in Montreal
Plus: Anthropocene directors Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier take over Toronto’s Human Rights Watch fest and a new Montreal VFX studio opens.
Cineplex-Cineworld deal gets shareholder approval
The $2.8 billion transaction remains on course to close before June 30, said Cineplex president and CEO Ellis Jacob, as the company announced its Q4 financials.
TIFF Next Wave’s Co-Lab opens the door for young creators
TIFF’s manager of youth and community initiatives Steph Guthrie explains how the single-day industry conference focuses on how to get a film seen rather than made.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2020
Bad Boys for Life leads the list, while Oscar-winner 1917 and Dolittle land at #2 and #3, respectively.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2020
The Song of Names takes the #1 spot, followed by Merci pour tout at #2 and Le rire at #3.
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