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Entertainment One inks output deal with DreamWorks Studios
Continuing to expand its global distribution network, the Canadian entertainment co will distribute film product across the U.K. and Benelux in all media.
Deco Dawson repeats as TIFF best short film prize winner
“I’m kind of glad it was 11 years later. I would have been a complete wreck,” Dawson told Playback after the trophy-giving.
Toronto unveils Canadian and foreign film prize winners
The award-giving came at the end of the 37th edition of TIFF on Sunday in Toronto.
Arc Productions, Tayrona Ent pact on CG-animated movie slate
The two companies will bring two films each to the slate deal, with the first to be The Legends of the Underzoo, an Arc Productions property from a screenplay by Kevin Almeida and Jeff Treppel.
Michael McGowan’s Still sold to Samuel Goldwyn Films
The U.S. distribution deal comes as the the James Cromwell-starrer debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
BCE responds to transaction interveners
President and CEO George Cope called out the opposition to the company’s acquisition of Astral Media, while Astral president and CEO Ian Greenberg said the sale will let a Canadian media company compete on an international level.
A Little Bit Zombie gets a little bit of distribution
The deals see Ascot-Elite distribute Casey Walker’s rom-zom-com to German theatres in 2013 while New Select acquired the film’s Japanese home entertainment rights.
Industry organizations tell CRTC their views on BCE/Astral deal
The WGC, DGC, ACTRA and Documentary Organization of Canada expressed concern about voice diversity and Bell’s proposed TV benefits package.
Jordan Canning sweeps jury awards at NSI Online Short Film Festival
The St. John’s-based director took home $4,500 for Not Over Easy (pictured), following her win in the RBC Emerging Filmmakers Competition at TIFF last week.
TIFF12: Renga and the future of digital, gaming in film – part two
In the second installment of a two-part Q&A, programmers Shane Smith and Nicholas Pagee talk about the future of interactive cinema and opps for Canadian creators.
Lionsgate inks output deal with Roadshow Films Australia
The longterm deal will see the next three films in the Hunger Games series distributed in the Aussie market.
TIFF12: Increased international interest seen in Canadian films
In the final Q&A in our series, associate director of Canadian programming Steve Gravestock talks about buyer interest in Canadian films and themes in this year’s lineup.
Manon Briand ponders directing an English-language movie
The draw of Hollywood A-list actors and international financing has the Quebec director looking to possibly make a movie in Toronto or stateside (Briand’s Liverpool pictured).
Servitude international distribution rights go to Lightning Ent
Alliance Films already released the workplace comedy from director Warren P. Sonoda and Buck Productions into the Canadian market.
TIFF12: Canadian filmmakers encouraged to tell global stories
Home Again (pictured) director Sudz Sutherland and War Witch director Kim Nguyen say audiences are increasingly interested in stories from beyond Canadian borders.
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