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Big-context cinema
Quebec’s Oscar-nominated producer Roger Frappier never shies away from controversy. So it’s no surprise that his opening keynote speech at last month’s Strategic Partners (in conjunction with the Atlantic film fest) was a wake-up call.
Hot, Not & …
HOT
Three things you may not know about… Ruba Nadda
Ruba Nadda: writer, director, and producer
Moves & Signings
MOVES
Straight Up & Down
– Corus Entertainment says its fiscal 2010 profits will range between $255 million and $270 million, helped by recent cost-cutting to survive the recession. Unfortunately, those chops include Discovery Kids Canada, a digital specialty channel operated in partnership with U.S.-based Discovery Communications.
Gemini Nominees: Craft Categores
Following is the list of Gemini nominees in the Craft Categories
Hedge fund aimed at producers
Everyone knows the loonie has risen sharply against the U.S. dollar, and has endured wild fluctuations against other world currencies. So what are indie producers doing to protect their production budgets from currency fluctuations as they increasingly participate in international coproductions or co-ventures with Americans?
Half Staff: Pierre Falardeau 1946-2009
Quebec filmmaker Pierre Falardeau died of cancer in Montreal on Sept. 25, at 62 years of age.
Revenues up at E1
Content library worth up to $231.7 million, according to report
In other news…
Shipton gets a Crystal Award, History goes high-def, and other stories that almost slipped through the cracks
DGC cash saves location library
Last-minute deal with directors keeps Absolute’s photo collection on the go — for another year
Creditor protection for Canwest
Six months of restructuring will take control of troubled broadcaster from Leonard Asper. Future role of family unclear. Specialty channels, most newspapers exempt
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