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Film
‘A Mexico-Canada romcom would probably work well in Mexico’
Latam Pictures’ CEO Mineko Mori says local comedies are on the rise in Mexico, and it’s a potentially fruitful area for a copro.
Bron inks $100M co-financing deal with Warner Bros. Pictures
The multi-picture agreement includes upcoming Warner Bros. titles such as Joker and Torrance.
ACTRA members ratify new Independent Production Agreement
“I think it will help shift the culture forward, as we’re looking to do in the entirety of the industry,” said ACRTA National president David Sparrow of the issues addressed in the IPA.
Rolling Pictures expands with new facility in Sault Ste. Marie
The post-production company, with projects including Cardinal and Diggstown, will open a second hub to capitalize on low operation costs and local talent.
Hot Sheet: Top 3 Canadian films Dec. 7 to Dec. 13, 2018
La Course des Tuques comes in at #1, followed by Love Jacked at #2 and Anthropocene: The Human Epoch at #3.
Canadian shorts named to 2019 Oscars shortlist
Charlie Tyrell’s My Dead Dad’s Porno Tapes is one of a number of domestic projects in contention for prizes at the 91st Academy Awards.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Dec. 7 to 13, 2018
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch takes the top spot, while Ralph Breaks the Internet at #2 and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald lands at #3.
Roads in February leads Vancouver critics’ nominations
The Vancouver Film Critics’ Circle has named its 2019 nominees, with Katherine Jerkovic’s film earning the most nominations of any film contending.
Digital Domain to open Montreal VFX studio
The L.A.-based company, which is currently working on Avengers: Endgame, is one of a number of VFX studios staking a claim in the region in 2018.
Deals: Sinking Ship, Bell Media, PNP, Cineflix Rights
Sinking Ship selects China’s Jolly Group to help it expand in the region, while Bell Media’s TSN and RDS renew their multi-year broadcast deal with UFC.
In Brief: Anne with an E one of Netflix’s most-binged in 2018
Plus: Canada-Ireland Codevelopment Incentive projects named, Rumble news and what’s next for Canada’s Jean-Marc Vallee.
Netflix, Quebec Cinema launch mentorship lab
The three-year program marks the third Quebec talent initiative supported by Netflix’s $25 million development fund.
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