Film

Martin Carrier named president, CEO at Frima

The former Warner Bros. Games VP and studio head takes the reins at the Quebec-based digital studio from acting CEO Christian Daigle.

Atlantic International Film Fest announces full lineup

Matthew Atkinson’s Room for Rent and Michael Melski’s The Child Remains are among the Canadian titles that will screen at the Halifax fest.

Telefilm, Birks to honour Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Mina Shum

Screenwriter Sherry White, director Catherine Bainbridge (pictured) and actor Amanda Brugel are also among this year’s recipients.

Whites reveals new facilities at Toronto HQ

Chairman and CEO Paul Bronfman says the new LED studio and 7,000 square-foot production space will help alleviate Toronto’s studio space shortage.

VIFF sets Canadian lineup

Stephen Campanelli’s Indian Horse is one of 18 features added to the festival, which has also announced its opening night film and five Canadian world premieres.

Stuntwoman dies on Deadpool 2 set

Joi Harris was a professional motorcycle racer from the United States.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 4 to 10, 2017

De Pere en Flic 2 is at #9, with Dunkirk at #1 and The Emoji Movie at #2.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Aug. 4 to 10, 2017

The top three from last week are unchanged, with De Pere en Flic 2 at #1, Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 at #2 and Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World at #3.

TIFF ’17: Hochelaga to world premiere in gala screening

The Toronto festival unveiled the second-wave of lineups for its Masters, World Cinema and Primetime programs, as well as added six gala premieres and 32 special presentations.

Feds send CRTC GLR decisions back for reconsideration

Industry unions and guilds have commended Minister Joly’s action and are urging the Commission to overturn its decisions.

Calgary International Film Festival announces Alberta lineup

Jordan Canning’s Suck It Up will close the festival, while the cast of Seven24’s Wynonna Earp will take part in a special Q&A.

In Brief: Netflix ups Canadian subscription fees

Plus: More sports added to DAZN and Canadian Music Cafe partners with xoTO Filmmakers Lounge.