Discreet has launched 3ds max 4, and the Montreal-headquartered systems and software developer is calling this latest release of its 3D animation, modeling and rendering solution ‘the most significant’ ever. …

Animation Canada’s Bruce Richardson helps animators find the solution that’s right for them from among the vast array of toony software packages available at his Toronto outlet….

Montreal-headquartered animation software provider Softimage, a division of Avid Technology, has released Softimage|XSI v.1.5, an update of its flagship product, and it has done so quickly – anything to get rid of the stigma of having a ‘1.0’ out there. …

Dave Geldart is cg animation supervisor at Toronto’s Spin Entertainment, which specializes in cg animation, special effects and compositing for film, television and new media….

Montreal: The Eastern Townships region of Quebec offers a rich variety of locations – from quaint 18th century villages to lunar landscapes….

Montreal: Doc producer InformAction has justly earned a reputation for original and often challenging programming, pushing a broad social-justice agenda against television’s restrictive sensibilities and formats. …

Montreal: The Montreal Film & TV Commission has launched an attractive and resourceful website just in time for the North American ‘faux boom’ production rumble and the looming performers strike in the u.s….

*Montreal Film and TV Commission…

Montreal: Specialty channels are gaining market share in Quebec and present opportunities for producers with the right kinds of programming….

Montreal: Leading the French specialties are the all-animation service Teletoon (Family Channel) with a 3.3 share and Reseau des Sports (Bell Globemedia/NetStar) with a 2.8 share, according to Nielsen Media Research fall 2000 numbers for the Province of Quebec (2+). …

Vancouver: Producer Robert McDonagh of Vancouver’s Fortress Films has pulled off a double hat trick with the six-part anthology Hotel he directed for Bravo!. …

Vancouver: Six Lions Gate Entertainment films received nominations, the most ever, at the 16th annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards….