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Film
Jacqueline Dupuis moves from CIFF to VIFF
The festival’s new executive director comes on board following a record-breaking year for VIFF audience attendance.
eOne inks deals with Vivendi, Levity
The company announces it has signed a home entertainment distribution agreement with Venvendi Entertainment and a first-look deal with Levity Entertainment for half-hour comedies.
Whistler’s 2011 Borsos competition unveils six contenders
Three homegrown films from western Canada will compete against three from eastern Canada for a $15,000 cash prize.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films
Cafe de Flore takes the box office lead in Canada for the week of Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2011
Brandon Cronenberg shooting Antiviral in Toronto
The son of David Cronenberg is lensing the the thriller through Nov. 25, with Rhombus Media producing.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films
Paranormal Activity 3 tops the overall Canadian box office for the week of Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2011.
Canadians at work on Jurassic Park and Resident Evil games
Montreal gaming producer Ludia Inc. has pacted with Universal Studios on a Jurassic Park social and mobile game, while Slant Six Games develops Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs
The Ryan Reynolds-starrer, Green Lantern, tops the charts for the week of Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, 2011.
William F. White names Paul Roscorla to top job
The Vancouver exec is promoted to EVP and COO, overseeing nationwide operations at the production equipment supplier.
Parfit, Chisholm talk The Whale’s star-powered journey
Ahead of its theatrical release, directors Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit explain how a celebrity couple helped turn the once-TV-destined doc into a buzzed-about feature.
Telefilm invests $7.3 million in five English-language features
Peter Wellington’s Cottage Country received $2.6 million, while Michael McGowan’s Still family drama snagged another $1.6 million in production coin.
Actors’ Fund crosses borders to raise donations
The Canadian and U.S. arms of the organization are working together on the International Film and TV Charity Challenge.
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