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Fantasia books latest from Pascal Laugier, Rob Grant and Seth Smith
The Montreal genre festival plans a screening of Laugier’s The Tall Man (pictured), a Canada-France co-production shot last year in B.C., on opening night July 19.
Cindy Witten leaving NFB as head of English program
The former History Television exec came to the public filmmaker in 2008 and created its first digital studio.
Game over for Rockstar’s Vancouver studio
The company that has played a key role in the Max Payne Series is consolidating its studio workforce in Toronto as it moves into a new facility.
eOne teams with U.K.’s Raw TV for Dangerous Persuasions
eOne factual topper Michael Kot (pictured) says the series producers and broadcasters are confident the copro will be an audience-pleaser.
CCI Entertainment expands movie slate with 12 titles
The company has added six original movies, including a 90-minute version of its Iron Road mini-series (pictured), and acquired worldwide distrib rights to six made-for-TV films.
U.S. law could mean boom for Canuck described video providers
Changes afoot in the Canadian screen industry also auger well for domestic business.
Rafael Ouellet reacts to Karlovy Vary trophy wins
The Quebec director expects Camion to screen at more film festivals, get a better chance at international distribution, while he works on his fifth feature, Arsenault and Sons.
#Changethemodel: Chris Williams on TV ad measurement
The IAB president shares his take what needs to change in the digital television industry in Canada.
Lionsgate to split Hunger Games finale in two, sets release dates
Vancouver-based Lionsgate will release The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 worldwide on Nov. 21, 2014, while Part 2 will arrive in theatres on Nov. 20, 2015.
Bell unveils benefits package for $3.38 billion Astral takeover
The phone giant proposes to spend $96 million to develop and produce indie TV programming of national interest, and divest itself of radio stations, to receive regulatory approval for the blockbuster acquisition.
CMF invests $14M in 25 digital media projects
Investments in digital projects like games, apps and interactive websites range from $175,000 to $1 million in the latest round of the Experimental Stream production support program.
Broadcaster’s public benefit spending steady: report
Research firm Boon Dog’s study shows broadcasters spent $51 million on Canadian content creation in 2010 to 2011.
Anger Management makes an Olympic debut
Viewers will be given a sneak peek of the show’s first episode right after the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on CTV.
Christian Slater-starrer Stranded begins production in Sask
The sci-fi thriller, directed by Roger Christian, is shooting in Regina’s Saskatchewan Production Studio.
CFC unveils Cineplex film program talent
Program rigorously develops projects for the Canadian and international market, says program manager Erica Proudlock.
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