Record-breaking bow of Batman sequel pays off for Cineplex, while Journey hangs on for Alliance
Sci-fi series Caprica to test-fly with two-hour pilot following Vancouver shoot
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Growing distributor is the highest bidder for feature films formerly belonging to bankrupt rival, including Érik Canuel’s Cadavres and copro Mr. Nobody, featuring Sarah Polley
Canadian actor Seth Rogen and Superbad colleagues cheer director/producer/writer at close of Just Comedy
Referred to as ‘Sesame Street for the Soul’, The Doo-its Show from the Toronto/Los Angeles shop will teach kids about world issues such as hunger and homelessness
The sports channel will broadcast the much-anticipated men’s and women’s Rogers Cup to a tennis-hungry audience starting Monday
In his opening address at Just Comedy, Turner Entertainment Networks president Steve Koonin laments less comedy on the big and small screens. Ivan Reitman blames the studios
Cineplex says advance sales for the long-awaited Batman movie are around $1 million in Canada
Ireland-Canada copro in the running for outstanding casting and costumes at TV awards. Sandra Oh nominated for fourth consecutive year
The Toronto prodco brings on veteran trade writer for program development
Comedy Rachel Getting Married and western Appaloosa added to fest slate along with Richard Eyre’s drama The Other Man