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Film
Against the Wild 2 gets U.S. theatrical release
The sequel to Richard Boddington’s live-action family feature will open on more than 50 screens later this month.
Raven Banner goes Berserker, finds a Buffalo Gal
Raven Banner has launched a new production arm and signed an output deal with Manitoba’s Buffalo Gal.
BravoFact, Hot Docs renew doc pitch contest
The short documentary pitching contest, now in its second year, awards a total of $70,000 to the top three shorts.
Brightlight’s Scorched Earth goes to camera
The film is directed by Peter Howitt and produced in partnership with Burnaby, B.C.-based Lighthouse Pictures. (Star Gina Carano pictured.)
The force awakens for Cineplex
With crowds flocking to see the latest Star Wars film, the Toronto-based media and entertainment co posted record-breaking revenues to close out the final quarter of 2015.
Canadian shorts added to SXSW lineup
Sundance winner Bacon & God’s Wrath (pictured) is among the shorts selected to screen in the Austin festival.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Jan. 29, 2016 to Feb. 4, 2016
Kung Fu Panda tops the chart for the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, with The Revenant at #2 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens at #3.
In brief: Industry awards, mid-season debuts, Anne bows in style
Sari Friedland wins 2016 Douglas James Dales Industry Builder Award, The Magicians shoot returns to Vancouver, Canadian TV mid-season bows roll out.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Jan. 29, 2016 to Feb. 4, 2016
The top three remain the same for the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, with Brooklyn at #1, Room at #2 and Endorphine at #3.
WFW’s Mike Harwood on shifting tech trends
As Whites kicks off its annual equipment showcase, the company’s director of technical support and development talks this year’s equipment trends.
ACCT to honour Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara
The Academy Legacy Award from the ACCT will be presented to the actors at an event in Beverly Hills on Feb. 25. (Levy and O’Hara pictured in Schitt’s Creek.)
108 Media inks distribution deal with Indican Pictures
The deal with the California-based company was led by new 108 exec Nancy Silverstone (pictured).
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