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Film
Cineplex Q4 earnings rise, despite falling theatre attendance
Cineplex is making the most of its premium-priced theatres like its Imax and UltraAVX offerings to weather the ebb and flow of Canadians viewing the latest Hollywood tentpoles.
Rufus in production in Saskatchewan
Playback catches up with director David Schultz during the shooting of his third feature film.
How the Trailer Park Boys are drawing a crowd to fund their next film
Director Bill Marks tells Playback Daily about harnessing the power of the web to attract production financing and a fan following for Race Dicks.
Cineplex to install another 100 RealD 3D systems across its circuit
The Canadian exhibitor continues to digitize its circuit to offer 3D films and other digital attractions that command premium ticket prices.
It’s official: Veteran producer Kirk Shaw has joined Odyssey Media
The Vancouver film producer has made a long-awaited move to the new shop after running Insight Film Studios.
OMDC: Ontario film and TV production reached record $1.26 billion in 2011
The province posts its best-ever year for domestic production at $852.1 million, up 32% from total film and TV expenditures of $646.2 million in 2010.
Ken Scott’s Starbuck sold into the U.S. market.
Entertainment One has acquired the Quebec comedy for its recently-expanded U.S. film releasing division.
Giving Voice program launches third edition
Documentary Organization of Canada exec director Lisa Fitzgibbons talks to Playback Daily about the importance of an apprenticeship program that builds capacity in the doc sector.
Best Boy Entertainment jumps into genre movies
The Newfoundland indie producer is joining L.A.-based Magus Entertainment in making an expected three low-budget film titles a year.
Statscan: Canadian exhibitors post higher revenues, despite falling theatre attendance
The government statistics agency offers a 2010 snapshot of Canadian cinema chains exploiting premium 3D ticket prices and concession sales to remain ahead of the game.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films – Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2012
Following its release in English Canada, Monsieur Lazhar is once again the top-performing Canadian film at the box office.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films – Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2012
B.C.-shot The Grey takes the #1 spot at the box office for the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2012.
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