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Film
Fantasia genre fest announces program highlights
The Montreal fest will give a world premiere to Jennifer Lynch’s Chained (pictured), debut a travelling art show and feature seven Canadian projects in the Off-Frontieres sidebar.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films June 8 to June 14, 2012
David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis tops the box office for the week of June 8 to June 14, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films June 8 to June 14, 2012
Ridley Scott’s 3D sci-fi epic Prometheus tops the box office for the week of June 8 to June 14, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs May 28 to June 3, 2012
Michael Dowse’s Goon is the top-selling DVD for the week of May 28 to June 3, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs May 21 to May 27, 2012
Grey is the top-selling DVD for the week of May 21 to May 27, 2012.
Three Quebec films to receive world bows at Karlovy Vary
In all, ten Canadian films will unspool at the Czech Republic festival, including additional festival circuit screenings for David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis and Guy Maddin’s Keyhole.
Whistler calls for Canadian story ideas for China film pitch competition
With up to $15 million in production financing on the table, Canadian writer/producer teams have until Aug. 17 to submit an application and script synopsis to potentially be one of a dozen finalists in Whistler.
Netflix on how Canada fits into its business plan
Content VP Jason Ropell says Canadian content on the service depends on audience demand.
Xavier Dolan’s I Killed My Mother getting belated U.S. release
Kino Lorber has acquired the Quebec director’s debut feature three years after it won three awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
How Canuck actor’s role became a Serbian cultural icon
The makers of Slaughter Nick for President on how ’90’s TV show Tropical Heat spawned an unusual documentary.
Canadian prodcos encouraged to pitch U.S. broadcasters
Shaw Media content VP Christine Shipton says a competitive market means U.S. producers are today pitching to Canadian broadcasters.
Game-change Time: Playback’s Spring 2012 issue
The issue includes the results of the annual independent production survey that featured the input of about 100 companies.
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