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TIFF12: Powers predicts doc sales slew
TIFF doc programmer Thom Powers is predicting an increase in the number of doc deals done at the Toronto festival this year, with The Act of Killing (pictured), a doc backed by both Werner Herzog and Errol Morris, among the hot tips.
Bell and Cirque du Soleil pact on entertainment content in Quebec
The tie-up for make-and-sell film, TV, digital and gaming content comes as the phone giant faces mounting industry opposition to its takeover of Montreal-based Astral Media.
CMPA shortlists five producers for $10,000 TIFF feature film prize
The winner will come from among Pierre Even and Marie-Claude Poulin, Juliette Hagopian, David Hamilton, Daniel Iron and producer/director Michael McGowan.
Mehta recalls political intrigue stopping Midnight’s Children shoot
The Canadian director opens up to Playback about dealing with “unpredictable” Asian politics and the “nerve-racking” ritual of debuting one of her films at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2012
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is the top-selling DVD for the week of Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2012.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, 2012
The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of Aug. 13 to Aug. 19, 2012.
Comedy awards panelists talk Canuck industry challenges
Scott Vrooman and Craig David Wallace, whose series Picnicface and Todd and the Book of Pure Evil were cut earlier this year, weigh in on the challenges facing Canadian TV creators.
Picnicface, Roller Town win big at Canadian Comedy Awards
Awards for the sketch comedy show (pictured) include best TV show and best writing, while the upcoming theatrical feature won best film and best direction.
Former NFB head Jacques Bensimon passes away
He headed the board from 2001 to 2006 when the agency was adjusting to $26 million in cuts sustained throughout the 1990s.
Film North unveils festival lineup
The Huntsville festival, which runs Sept. 20 to 22, will screen 31 Canadian films, including Chef De Meute from Chloe Robichaud (pictured) and Miranda De Pencier’s Throat Song.
108 Media to release films in North America with Mark Urman’s Paladin
Former Cinesavvy managing director Abhi Rastogi finds a U.S. platform for his new distribution outfit and early titles like Sally El Hosaini’s My Brother the Devil (pictured) and Alexandra Berger’s Danland.
Magna Carta to get mini-series treatment by Multiple Media
Los Angeles-based Canadian screenwriter Donald Martin is attached to write the script for the Canada-U.K. co-production with Bedlam Pictures.
Rogers Media acquires Score Media for $167 million
The latest move in Canada’s TV sports space will see theScore network rebranded under the Sportsnet brand.
CMF reports on the promise and pitfalls of crowdfunding
Producers “should adopt a philosophy of experimentation” towards crowdfunding, the CMF report stated, “given the lack of clarity regarding legal, financial and policy issues.”
American Mary’s distrib rights picked up by Universal
The horror film from Vancouver-based IndustryWorks screened at Cannes earlier this year.
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