Alliance Films sequel hit 1.4 million over the weekend and exceeded expectations. ‘It was pent-up demand,’ says Slone
Atlantic Canada short films seized the spotlight Saturday as the 29th Atlantic Film Festival handed out its top jury awards.
Seven-year deal includes DVD and download rights to British classics
Music docs Les dames en bleu and Taqwacore mark lineup at relocated FNC. Quebecor puts up new $15,000 prize
Xavier Dolan’s tale of familial grief held up for best foreign-language consideration
Final season of Radio-Canada show takes six Gémeaux trophies
Israeli war drama ends festival with a sale, due in early 2010
Ruba Nadda recalls funding shortfall following win for best Canadian. Deal-less indie titles turn to AFM after sluggish market
Writing Emmy eludes co-scribe of Grey Gardens, bested by Little Dorrit
Sackman seals deal for superhero pic, release expected next year
Tom Ford’s directorial debut set for northern release following deal with Weinstein
Universal sending Suck overseas, Alliance pairs with Apparition. But uphill battle remains for indies and film financiers. ‘Buyers are lingering this year,’ says D’Oliveira