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JoBro, Woods team for The Kid Detective
The dramedy is set to go into production next month and sees The O.C.‘s Adam Brody exec produce and star.
Hasbro to acquire eOne for $5.3B
A statement on the surprise deal says eOne’s domestic TV and film operations will continue to be a “distinct Canadian-controlled business.”
Mark Raso’s Netflix original Awake rolls in T.O.
Entertainment One is producing the film as Gina Rodriguez leads an ensemble with Canadian cast members Barry Pepper and 2019 TIFF Rising Star Shamier Anderson.
Lanctot, Mozaffari among 2019 Birks Diamond nominees
The filmmakers are among six to be honoured at the tribute ceremony, which recognizes established and emerging women in the screen-based industries.
In Brief: Anthropocene lands special theatrical run
Plus: European Film Market unveils a new initiative, while Jann Arden is the inaugural recipient of the Firecracker Department’s Blaze Award.
Deals: Gusto Worldwide Media, WaZabi Films, Cineflix Rights
Gusto Worldwide Media inks another content deal with ACCION, while Cineflix Rights adds two new series to its factual slate.
levelFILM picks up rights to White Lie, The Rest of Us
The films, produced by Film Forge and Babe Nation, respectively, are both set to world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
CMPA unveils 2019 Indiescreen Awards nominees
Producers behind Kuessipan, The Rest of Us and The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open are up for this year’s awards.
Hot Sheet: Top 3 Canadian films August 9 to 15, 2019
Menteur comes in at #1, followed by Jeune Juliette at #2 and La femme de mon frere at #3.
Canadian Academy names 2019 participants for directors program
Rama Rau, Melanie Oates and Sonia Bonspille Boileau are among the emerging directors to participate in the program’s third year.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films August 9 to 15, 2019
The Lion King tops the chart, followed by Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw at #2 and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood at #3.
Girard’s The Song of Names to close San Sebastian
The drama starring Clive Owen and Tim Roth will make its international premiere.
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