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TIFF12: Films We Like to distribute Drafthouse titles in Canada
Ron Mann’s distribution company will release The Ambassador (pictured) for theatrical, home video and multi-platform as the first film in the deal.
Looper shines on TIFF’s first night at Roy Thomson Hall
“It’s not common yet. But this is the future of the industry,” festival artistic director Cameron Bailey said while introducing the U.S.-China co-production.
Cronenberg on Antiviral’s evolution
The young director’s feature debut will bow at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 10 at 9 p.m.
Daniel Iron takes $10,000 CMPA Producer’s Award
The Inescapable producer was honoured by his peers Thursday as the Toronto International Film Festival got underway.
Entertainment One to acquire Alliance Films
The deal, which was first revealed as on-going negotiations last May during the Cannes Film Festival, will see eOne bolster its Canadian and U.K. operations and get new business in Spain.
Bite TV calls for reinvention
The Blue Ant Media channel is launching a rebrand and campaign this October to better target a younger male audience.
Alliance Films to release Big Hairy Movie
The buddy comedy stars Robin Nielson, Viv Leacock and James Wallis, and is shooting in Vancouver and Fernie, B.C.
TIFF12: Mettler’s Time arrives in Toronto
As the Toronto festival kicks off, veteran Canadian/Swiss filmmaker Peter Mettler (pictured) talks about attempting to film the impossible with his latest documentary The End of Time.
Multiple Media takes Passionflower distribution rights
The coming of age film is directed by Shelagh Carter and had an award-winning run on the festival circuit.
TIFF12: Justin Cutler on pre-festival film buyer buzz
Kicking off Playback‘s series of Q&A’s with festival programmers and insiders, the senior manager of sales and industry office (pictured) shares insight into this year’s buyer activity.
CMF makes changes to Experimental Stream program
The second round of the 2012-2013 program will offer different investment allocations based on the stage of the project, as well as new recoupment policy based on project types.
VIFF offers sneak peek of festival lineup
Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children, Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyways and Nisha Pahuja’s award-winner The World Before Her lead a strong Canadian contingent.
Fall TV: The Morning Meeting with Malcolm Dunlop
The Rogers Media EVP talks about Citytv’s fall lineup, building the channel’s comedy stable and why he loves Ben and Kate.
TIFF12 video exclusive: Show Stopper
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Jake Labow joins Brillstein Entertainment
The former Bell Media comedy exec is headed to Los Angeles to join the talent agency.
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