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U.S. rights for Penthouse North, to be shot in Ottawa, sold
Dimension Films acquired the stateside rights to the Michael Keaton-starrer, to be produced by Jeff Sackman, Michael Baker and Jon Shiffman.
AFM 2011: VVS Films picks up trio of genre titles for 2012
Canadian indie distributors have been busy buying and selling film titles at the American Film Market.
Telus sees Q3 profits climb on web TV gains
The telco added 50,000 IPTV subscribers during the last quarter.
Canadian Film Centre launches showrunner bootcamp
Bell Media is backing a lab to cultivate Canada’s next Hart Hanson and Tassie Cameron.
Gadon, McDowell named to Antiviral cast, shooting now in T.O.
More details about the Canadian theatrical mystery drama have been unveiled, including Alliance Films as its Canadian and UK distributor.
The Digi Awards announce short list
The annual event – formerly the Canadian New Media Awards – names almost 100 finalists across 31 categories.
Reviewed! An Insignificant Harvey
Toronto’s critics praise Jordan Prentice’s performance as Harvey but question the quirky approach taken by director Jeff Kopas’ in his debut feature film.
Laszlo Barna launches factual division at Pier 21 Films
The veteran producer is partnering with Janice Tufford of Tuff Productions, after earlier collaborations like Party Mamas and Outlaw Bikers.
eOne takes international distribution rights to Saving Hope
The prodco will also help series executive producer Ilana Frank (pictured) pitch the medical drama to U.S. broadcasters in Los Angeles.
NFB to mark Remembrance Day with Afghan war doc
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is marking Remembrance Day this month by making Claude Guilmain’s documentary The Van Doos in Afghanistan available online free-of-charge for 24 hours.
Ameba launches on LG Smart TV
Ameba TV, a Canadian-based distribution service, has launched on the interactive TV platform in the U.S. and Canada.
Actors to Ottawa: support our small business economy
As ACTRA lobbies this week for government reforms on a variety of issues facing actors, national ED Stephen Waddell tells Playback about learning to speak in a way Parliament Hill understands.
CBC’s Stewart talks ratings, cord-cutting
Addressing an audience of broadcast execs and media buyers, Stewart says the CBC has been fortifying against changing viewership habits by investing in appointment-based programming.
Jacqueline Dupuis moves from CIFF to VIFF
The festival’s new executive director comes on board following a record-breaking year for VIFF audience attendance.
Bell Canada points to ‘strong’ quarter for Bell Media
The recently acquired TV, radio and internet media unit posted $435 million in Q3 revenue on rate hikes for its TV sport channels and strong advertising revenue.
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