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Nomadic Pictures leads Rosies nominations

In total, 182 finalists across 23 class categories and 32 craft categories will compete in the 42nd annual Alberta Film and Television Awards. (Blackstone pictured.)

Bron Studios joins Paramount’s Fences

The Vancouver-based company is cofinancing and executive producing the feature film, directed by and starring Denzel Washington (pictured).

Beth Janson named Academy’s next CEO

Janson will assume the role from Helga Stephenson, who steps down on May 31. (Janson pictured.)

Cineplex to add immersive movie tech

The exhibitor is bringing sensory-based 4DX technology to Canada as part of its premium-experience offering.

NSI names Online Short Film Fest winners

Flankers from Newfoundland-based filmmaker Justin Oakey was among the shorts to pick up an award.

Canadian Cinema Editors reveals 2016 award nominees

Among the editors nominated are Bryan Atkinson for Closet Monster and Maureen Grant for He Hated Pigeons.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films April 1 to 7, 2016

Les mauvaises herbes is #1 for the week of April 1 to 7, with Born to be Blue at #2 and Race at #3.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films April 1 to 7, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tops the chart for a second week, with Zootopia at #2 and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 at #3.

Gregory R. Little returns to Rainmaker

The exec is heading back to Rainmaker Entertainment as the company’s first SVP of content.

The People Garden to world premiere in Argentina

The feature from Scythia Films, Aiken Heart Films and JoBro Productions will debut in-competition at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Film.

Clique, Violator join forces for Sugar Daddy

The two Canadian prodcos have tapped well-known music video director Wendy Morgan (pictured) to direct the feature, currently in development.

PNP picks up LOLO

Pacific Northwest Pictures (PNP) has picked up the Canadian rights to the French-language film, written and directed by Julie Delpy.