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Film
ATN ready to invest in more homegrown productions
The Markham-based network is looking to expand its programming by developing Canadian feature films, South Asian-Canadian dramas and investing in independent productions.
Thousands gather in B.C. to boost film sector
At a crowded town hall meeting, the We Create BC plan was announced in hopes that awareness of a struggling film industry will lead to drastic changes.
D Films gets Canuck rights to Paul Haggis’ Third Person
The drama follows three couples as their international love stories intertwine in Rome, Paris, and New York, and stars Kim Basinger, Adrien Brody, Liam Neeson, James Franco, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde and Maria Bello (Haggis pictured).
Will Arnett to get Banff fest distinction award
With the accolade Arnett joins past recipients including Paul Haggis, Howie Mandel, Erick McCormack and Martin Short for the Canuck-only award.
Rosario Dawson jumps aboard Queen of the Night thriller
Atom Egoyan’s latest feature is set to shoot in Ontario this month, with Ryan Reynolds and Scott Speedman in the cast (Dawson pictured).
Norm Bolen to head up proposed all-Canadian film channel
Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel also proposes to fund Canadian theatrical features, and is backed by, among others, Victor Loewy, Robert Lantos, Mark Musselman, Hussain Amarshi, Denys Arcand, David Cronenberg and Deepa Mehta.
B.C. spending big to host Indian film awards
Vancouver will play host to the Times of India Film Awards this April, a move meant to bolster awareness of B.C. as a potential Bollywood production centre, as well as boost tourism and other trade.
Resident Evil: Retribution wins Golden Reel Award
Producer Don Carmody notches his seventh time producing a film garnering the honour, with the 3D action thriller grossing more than $5.4 million in Canada in 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, 2013
Les Pee Wee tops the box office for another week.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, 2013
Gangster Squad tops the box office for the week of Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, 2013.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013
Looper is the top-selling DVD for the week of Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013.
Vancouver hosting international 3D conference
The newly-launched Canadian chapter of the International 3D Society and Emily Carr’s S3D Centre will co-host 3D[FWD], about the business of 3D with discussions from industry vets including Geneva Film Co’s James Stewart.
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