How do you solve a problem like Maria? If you’re David Mirvish or Andrew Lloyd Webber, you make a reality show with CBC, and use it to cast the female lead for your upcoming remount of The Sound of Music

Alliance Films has signed a multi-year output deal with start-up Overture Films, building on Victor Loewy’s close ties with boss Chris McGurk. ‘He was our first stop and our last stop.’

Shake Hands with the Devil shares win with a similar doc, God Sleeps in Rwanda, while Associated Producers picks up investigative prize for Sex Slaves

The erstwhile Canadian distributor has picked up the U.S. rights for Battle in Seattle

Prize for best first Canadian feature ‘truly overwhelming,’ says director Richie Mehta

Cronenberg’s latest grosses US$6 million at the weekend box office after stepping into the wide release ring against new Resident Evil and Good Luck Chuck

The adaptation of St. Urbain’s Horseman took a backseat to Back to You and the new run of Prison Break; unable to match the ratings of other CBC minis

Star of 24 to be presented with union’s award of excellence Tuesday for his support of Canadian talent working in L.A.

Bruce Dern pitted against killer tree in MOW for Muse and Superchannel

Filmmaker looked to the example of Allan King when shooting last of three docu-shorts for the Stephen Lewis Foundation

Local darling ends Atlantic Film Festival with wins for best director for Just Buried and best original screenplay for Poor Boy’s Game, shared with Clement Virgo

Ten Indie Awards to be presented at opening of conference in February, looking to deflect criticism against Canadian shows and CTF