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108 Media secures world sales rights to RastaFEARian
The distribution deal, coming on the eve of the Toronto International Film Festival, is for a Christian Slater-starrer from Darius Films (Slater pictured here).
Teletoon launches two mobile apps
Humans vs. Vampires (pictured) from Secret Location and Find the Earl from marblemedia are extensions of the Teletoon series My Babysitter’s a Vampire and Skatoony.
CRTC relaunches CBC/Radio-Canada licence renewals
The move follows a delay since July 2011 on public hearings into renewing the licences for the English and French language public broadcast services.
Corus partners with U.S. mobile startup Fingerprint
The media co has invested in San Francisco’s mobile learning and play network Fingerprint Digital in efforts to boost its growth in the kid’s app market with its Fingerprint Play platform.
Science picks up Scam City
The U.S. net has acquired the 10-part co-pro (pictured) from Canadian indie Handel Productions and U.K. prodco Zig Zag which explores the darker side of tourism, to premiere in late 2013.
RBC, TIFF announce Emerging Filmmakers competition winners
St. John’s-based Jordan Canning is the national winner, receiving $15,000 for her film Seconds, as part of the four-day TIFF Talent Lab program.
Tricon to handle IFC titles worldwide
The exclusive deal, coming ahead of MIPCOM, starts with the Canadian distributor shopping Comedy Bang! Bang! (pictured) and Bunk .
The New Establishment 2012 top pick: Avi Federgreen
Federgreen recently started distribution shingle IndieCan Entertainment and River Valley Films, a production company focused on helping Alberta’s struggling indie filmmakers.
Stephen Traynor becomes Film Farm partner
“We value his expertise, his creativity and his keen eye for projects and talent,” said co-founder Simone Urdl.
Angel Entertainment launches factual TV arm
The Saskatoon-based indie will produce The Other Side, a co-pro with Toronto-based RedCloud Studios, as its inaugural program.
Revealed: The 2012 Playback Canadian Film and TV Hall of Fame
The inductees are: Piers Handling, Graham Greene, Colin Low, Rene Malo, Bob Culbert and Jackie Burroughs, with Gary Slaight, Sarah Polley and Sarah Gadon receiving special awards.
The 2012 10 to Watch
David Cormican, Cassie Steele, Mark De Angelis, Calum deHartog, Lisa Jackson, Michelle Ouellet, Xavier Dolan, Patrick Tarr, Dev Singh and Mark Montefiore are this year’s selection of up-and-comers poised for great things.
Global Screen handles foreign sales for Lunarcy!
The joint venture between Telepool and Bavaria Media will shop Simon Ennis’ debut documentary (pictured) at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Canadians consuming more content: CRTC report
Overall revenues for the communications industry increased 3.3% in 2011 to $59.3 billion, up from $42.7 billion the year previous, according to the report.
ACCT unveils Canadian Screen Awards
Martin Short is to host the March gala event that replaces the Geminis and Genies and reflects the evolution of the domestic entertainment industry, organizers say.
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