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Hall of Fame 2010: Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland’s legendary screen presence has made him Canadian acting royalty for well over four decades.
Hall of Fame 2010: David Suzuki
A prominent geneticist, eco-warrior and broadcaster, Dr. David Suzuki has spent over 40 years in front of the camera – and even longer in the classroom – educating the public about science, technology, wildlife and the environment.
BCE makes bid for CTV
Playing catch-up with rival carriers Shaw, Quebecor and Telus, BCE on Friday proposed paying $1.296 billion to acquire CTV as part of a friendly $3.2 billion takeover deal.
Robert hands off $10,000 CMPA prize
“My god, I’m finally one of the boys,” Quebec producer Denise Robert exclaimed as she picked up the CMPA Feature Film Producers Award at a ceremony Thursday at the start of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Berteloot, Bregar, Legault and Almgren join Diamonds
Jean-Yves Berteloot (The Da Vinci Code), John Bregar, Charlotte Legault and Susie Almgren have joined the cast of Jack of Diamonds, a backdoor pilot from Muse Entertainment and Gaumont for Showcase.
Picture Box appoints Elle Gadsby
Elle Gadsby is stepping into the newly created position of manager of business affairs at Picture Box Distribution.
10 To Watch: Amy Matysio
Just wrapped a stage run of one-woman play The Syringa Tree, earned a Canadian Comedy Award nod with her troupe General Fools and currently in development on her series inSAYSHAble, co-created with Minds Eye Entertainment for Citytv.
Robert to take CMPA Feature Film prize
Quebec producer Denise Robert is expected to receive the 5th annual CMPA Feature Film Producer’s Award for Louis Belanger’s Route 132 from Cinemaginaire on Friday.
Hall of Fame 2010: Alanis Obomsawin
For nearly a half century Alanis Obomsawin, the Canadian director whom The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York recently hailed as the “first lady of First Nations film,” has been driven by an unwavering belief that anything is possible.
Hall of Fame 2010: Paul Haggis
Although Paul Haggis holds the unique distinction of being the only screenwriter in history to pen back-to-back Best Film Oscar winners – with Million Dollar Baby in 2004 and Crash in 2005 – it would be a mistake to try to categorize him.
10 To Watch: Adam Higgs
Writing professionally for two years, Higgs has snagged gigs with Marvel Comics, animated series and Republic of Doyle. Now he’s working on a slew of new film and TV projects.
Canwest nearing end of creditor protection
Signs of an improving industry climate: Canwest Global Communications Corp. and Super Channel are close to passing through the exit door for creditor protection.
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