Hot Docs to expand Bloor cinema with second screen

After launching its own Toronto-based cinema in 2012, Canadian festival Hot Docs plans to expand the venture by adding an additional 50-seat screen, via a smaller second venue. (Pictured: Hot Docs exec director Chris McDonald)

Lategan Media proposes new P&A model to support Canuck indie films

Company president Stephen Lategan (pictured) says its new offering will help Canadian indie producers reap commercial success by employing the Hollywood-style 50/50 marketing-to-production ratio.

Two projects take Super Channel feature doc award

As part of the win, the creators of Michael Shannon Michael Shannon John and Mixed Match receive $3,000, mentoring, and help to attend the 2013 Hot Docs Forum.

Canadian directors showcase films at Palm Springs

An expanded Canadian contingent, including directors Rafael Ouellet and Kim Nguyen (pictured), are at the festival to support the Telefilm Canada-sponsored film showcase Canada: A World of Talent.

Beyond the Black Rainbow, War Witch win at Vancouver critics awards

Kim Nguyen’s child soldier drama and Panos Cosmatos’ Vancouver-filmed sci-fi thriller (pictured) took home three awards each on Monday night.

City adds Eva Longoria-starrer Mother Up! to Canadian comedy lineup

The 13-episode primetime animated series is co-produced by Bardel Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment (Longoria pictured), and will land on Hulu stateside.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013

Les Pee Wee 3D tops the box office for the week of Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2012

Les Pee Wee – L’Hiver Qui Achange Ma Vie is the top Canadian film for the week of Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2012

Esimesac is the top Canadian film for the week of Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013

The Hobbit sees a holiday high with its third week at #1, for the week of Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2013.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2012

The Hobbit tops the box office for the week of Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2012

The Hobbit tops the box office for another week.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2012

NCIs tops TV for the week of Dec. 17 to Dec. 23.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Dec. 10 to Dec. 16, 2012

Big Bang tops TV for the week of Dec. 10 to Dec. 16, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2012

Ted is the top-selling DVD for another week.