Film

SOCAN Foundation awards young film, TV composers

Winners were announced in a number of categories, including scores for fiction, non-fiction and animation.

Need a good movie recco? Just ask TIFFBOT

That’s the point of the festival’s AI buddy who has been launched on Facebook to “help [audiences] navigate TIFF madness.”

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Producers Lab Toronto participants revealed

Coral Aiken and Borga Dorter are among 10 Canadians participating in the coproduction platform, which takes place during TIFF.

CMPA to recognize emerging talent at annual awards

The new prize will join the Established Producer award, for which the 2016 nominees have been announced.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Aug. 12 to Aug. 18, 2016

Les 3 p’tits cochons 2 is #1 for the week of Aug. 12 to 18, with Mon amis Dino at #2 and King Dave at #3.

Jam Filled completes Arc transaction

The Boat Rocker Media company has taken over production on Arc projects.

TIFF ’16: KA The Battle Within gets world bow

The VR experience from Felix & Paul Studios and Cirque du Soleil Media will premiere in the Pop VR program.

VIFF adds 22 Canadian features to 2016 lineup

Where the Universe Sings (pictured) and The Lockpicker were among five world premieres added to the festival’s Canadian programs.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 12 to 18, 2016

Suicide Squad tops the chart for the week of Aug. 12 to 18, with Sausage Party at #2 and Pete’s Dragon at #3.

Industry organizations partner on Ontario film study

A new research study from Ryerson University will examine how to best foster talent in the industry.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 1 to Aug. 7, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is at #1 for the week of Aug. 1 to 7, with Boss at #2 and Zootopia at #3.

News

Deals: Corus, 108 Media, eOne, Boat Rocker

Global acquires the Canadian broadcast rights to six-part docuseries The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey, plus more deals of the week.