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Film
Sony Pictures’ Crackle film and TV site expands in Canada
The video web site will be available to Blu-ray, BRAVIA TV screens and network media players.
Directors Guild of Canada slams Telefilm documentary cuts
“This single drastic cut to a program that has been a major success feels like the wrong message to send,” DGC president and filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson said in statement.
McGuinty talks up film/TV industry during VFX studio visit
The premier stopped by Toronto’s Mr. X to trumpet the advantages of film tax credits, after Saskatchewan last month cancelled its own.
St. Onge’s Molly Maxwell starts production
The coming-of-age film from the Canadian Film Centre’s CFC Features program stars Lola Tash, Charlie Carrick, Krista Bridges and Rob Stewart.
NFB nominated for a record seven Webbys
Bear 71 (pictured), God’s Lake Narrows, Bla Bla and Barcode were named as nominees for the annual awards that recognize excellence on the internet.
Lionsgate names top execs for international film sales
A mix of Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment execs are promoted as Helen Lee Kim will eventually follow Joe Drake out the door at the Vancouver-based mini-studio.
Where Telefilm Canada is cutting film investment
The federal agency is to dole out less development and production financing to indie producers as it looks to cut its operating budget by 10% over three years.
Lionsgate loses Hunger Games helmer Ross
The Hunger Games director Gary Ross (pictured) has parted ways with Vancouver-based Lionsgate, raising questions about the future of the blockbuster film franchise.
Cineflix Rights topper Paul Heaney to step down
Heaney (pictured) will depart next month following a transitioning period, and Chris Bonney, Cineflix Media’s CEO of rights, will cover the role in the interim.
March Entertainment inks deals for animated feature films
German media co m4e AG picked up the worldwide TV and home entertainment distribution rights to CG-animated Dex Hamilton (pictured) and Tossed in Space.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films – March 30 to Apr. 5, 2012
Monsieur Lazhar stays on top of the box office for the week of March 30 to Apr. 5, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films – March 30 to Apr. 5, 2012
The Hunger Games prevails at the box office for the second week in a row.
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