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TIFF 2011: All-star Canadian contingent unveiled for 36th edition

The race is on for Canadian actors and directors at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival to shine on the world stage.

SCN names Dixon as program manager

Established writer, teacher and producer Will Dixon steps into a new role at the Regina-based pubcaster.

Broomfield, Spurlock to go head-to-head at TIFF

Writer Adam Benzine talks to TIFF’s Thom Powers about this year’s star-studded Doc Conference.

Egoyan to mentor Ryerson students

The filmmaker has been appointed a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the university’s Faculty of Communication & Design.

Rotterman, McInnis and Feingold out at Much

Management changes at Bell Media continue as the company announces the departure of production and development execs at Much and The Comedy Network.

Splice leads DGC Awards noms

The sci-fi feature sees five nods, while Flashpoint, The Tudors, Barney’s Version and The Devil’s Teardrop also earn multiple nominations.

Falardeau’s Monsieur Lazhar grabs two Locarno prizes

The Quebec director’s triumph comes ahead of a Canadian premiere for the French-language drama at TIFF.

Cineplex Entertainment’s Q2 profit shrinks

But revenues rise at Canada’s largest movie exhibitor, as it sees a 3.8% year-over-year increase in audience numbers.

Victor Loewy to receive Montreal World Film Fest tribute

The Alliance Films boss will be honoured in Montreal, where he first started out as a film distributor in the early 1970s.

Bell touts benefits of Bell Media acquisition on Q2 results

Bell topper George Cope says last year’s $3.2 billion acquisition of CTV is driving growth across the phone giant’s business.

Canadian cast for CTV drama Highland Gardens revealed

Local talent take the lead for the six-part series about young actors trying to make it in Hollywood. (Updated.)

Eight join CFC Actors Conservatory

The Kiefer Sutherland-chaired session announces the next round of actors for the five-month session.