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Film
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.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – March 19 to March 25, 2012
The latest Muppets adventure is the top-selling DVD for the week of March 19 to March 25, 2012.
Bleeding Art Industries’ Skeleton Girl to screen in New York City
The Calgary-based studio says its stop-motion, 3D stereoscopic short film represents a rarity for Canadian filmmakers as it screens in the U.S. market.
Zeitgeist lands U.S. rights for China Heavyweight
The U.S.-based distributor picked up the rights to the latest feature doc directed by Yung Chang, from Montreal-based prodco EyeSteel Film.
National Film Board to cut 73 jobs, and close viewing stations
The publicly-funded producer outlined plans to absorb a $6.68 million cut in its annual subsidy from Ottawa, which includes a cut in support for indie production.
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