Cannes 2012: eOne inks co-distribution deal for A Late Quartet with RKO Pictures

The deal for the narrative film debut from director Yaron Zilberman was unveiled at Cannes Wednesday.

Canadian TV technical director Kevin Donoghue dies, age 55 years

The veteran mobile and studio production technician and Loyalist College instructor passed away at home due to complications related to a 2007 stroke, according to a family spokesman.

Montreal World Film Festival launches China Film Business Week

The inaugural panels and meetings aim to encourage co-productions between Chinese producers and Canadian and other foreign partners.

1976 Productions and New Real Films to produce Bruce LaBruce’s Gerontophilia

The $2 million indie film from the veteran Toronto director is described by Filmoption International’s Andrew Noble as “the gay Harold and Maude.”

Upfronts 2012: The social hits

The rundown on what new shows have garnered the most social media buzz, with data from Networked Insights.

Lauren Davis appointed Telefilm regional feature film exec for western region

Based in Vancouver, Davis moves over from her role as director of performance and quality management.

Quebecor Media inks e-book partnership with ReadBooks SAS

The Quebec media group is enhancing its publishing offering by having ReadBooks develop new software for its Archambault and Paragraph properties.

Renewals and distribution round-up: Top Chefs and Ice Pilots

Top Chef Canada is set to dish out third season, while Ice Pilots NWT will fly to Spanish TVs.

Third season of Haven adds Dorian Missick and Kate Kelton

The Entertainment One drama for Syfy and Showcase is headed into production on a third season.

Little Mosque and The Yard headed to Hulu for summer runs

The Canadian series join a slate of international series on the U.S. online giant that have yet to air stateside.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films – May 11 to May 17, 2012

Derapages is the #1 Canadian film for another week.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films – May 11 to May 17, 2012

The Avengers soars to the top of the box office for another week.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs – May 7 to May 13, 2012

The Big Bang Theory tops TV for the week of May 7 to May 13, 2012.

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Hot Sheet: Top 20 DVDs – Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012

Contraband is the top-selling DVD for the week of Apr. 30 to May 6, 2012.

The 2012 Hot Docs Forum Report, part one

Canadian projects pitched at the annual Hot Docs Forum, which took place earlier this month, include Leone Stars and Shadow Girl.