Film

Mochrie joins Please Kill Mr. Know It All

Canadian comic Colin Mochrie is one of two Canucks added to the indie rom com’s cast.

Canuck films earn four awards at Karlovy Vary

Four trophies in all went to Canadian films, including Aaron Houston’s puppeteer mockumentary Sunflower Hour, at the premiere European film festival.

Pen and paper (Photo: OrinZebest, Flickr Creative Commons)

Terms of trade: an agreement with teeth?

The CMPA warns member producers that if all parties don’t comply with the terms of trade agreement, the pact won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on.

Fantasia festival unveils 130-strong lineup

Troy Nixey’s Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is to close the 15th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival, organizers said Thursday.

NFB gets new animation studio topper

POP6’s Roddy McManus is to replace a retiring David Verrall.

Denis Cote shops latest film in Paris

The Quebec filmmaker is attending the Paris Film coproduction forum to find a French partner for his latest thriller.

Del Toro’s Pacific Rim headed to Pinewood T.O.

The Warner Bros. picture from the celebrated Mexican director is booked to shoot at Pinewood starting in October.

Bridesmaids’ Feig, Hangover’s Jeong to receive JFL honours

The upcoming Just For Laughs comedy conference has added director Paul Feig and actor Ken Jeong to its list of award winners.

Tricon sells goat stories and catfight tales across globe

Toronto-based Tricon Films & Television has sold 12 documentaries and one-off specials to broadcasters around the world.

Hot Docs, Blue Ice take over Bloor Cinema

The iconic Toronto venue will predominantly feature documentary programming and continue as a host venue for a variety of festivals.

Rabbit jumps into production

The psychological thriller helmed by Jennifer Lynch has entered production in Saskatchewan.

CRTC introduces reality TV category for log books

The TV watchdog looks to distinguish entertaining reality TV shows from sophisticated long-form documentaries.