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The 2011 Ten to Watch: Sarah Gadon
With two David Cronenberg movies already under her belt, this young actor is already making a splash internationally.
The 2011 Ten to Watch: Jason and Ryan Belleville
“We don’t have a mean bone in our bodies, comedy-wise,” the writing and producing duo behind TV series Almost Heroes say.
Buck Productions bringing saw dogs and dark deals to OLN
Toronto-based Buck Productions is launching two series on Rogers specialty net OLN.
Playback 2011 Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame: Pierre Juneau
The Juno Awards namesake and Canadian TV industry icon is recognized for his extraordinary contributions to the industry.
Canada at TIFF: Inside the fest with Karen Bruce
For each of the festival’s 11 days, TIFF’s director of Canadian Initiatives shares her tips, news and top picks.
Canamedia hires former CBC exec for int’l copro role
Former CBC exec Johanna Samuel has joined Toronto-based Canamedia/Distribution Access as VP of international coproductions, acquisitions and sales.
Cineflix rebrands distribution arm, inks pre-MIP deals
The move sees the indie looking to expand its IP exploitation beyond distribution and into new revenue streams.
Eco-prize to debut at Planet in Focus fest
The Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival tees up cash prizing for filmmakers looking for more “green.”
Film trio lands equity support from Harold Greenberg Fund
Whizbang Films’ Cottage Country is among three features receiving support through the Fund’s Equity Investment Program.
TIFF 2011: How to snag a European mate at the Producers Lab
Buffalo Gal producer Jean du Toit on festival matchmaking: “At the end of the day, it’s not only the project that has to appeal to coproducers, it’s also the personalities.”
Rogers Media bows out of Canadian Olympic consortium
The media group won’t join up with CTV to bid for the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games.
The Borgias wins big at the Gemini Awards
The European copro picks up the Gemini for best drama as Canada’s TV awards ends its prize-giving festivities.
TIFF 2011: Festival prizing kicks off with Emerging Filmmakers
Toronto filmmaker Jared Raab takes home $5,000 as the winner of the 2011 RBC Emerging Filmmakers competition’s audience award.
Benedict Carver joins eOne for film and TV development
The former Dark Hero Studios exec is joining the Canadian producer to identify business opportunities in filmed entertainment.
TIFF 2011: Calm, cool Polley on waltzing the red carpet
The Canadian actor-turned-director talks to Playback about why she’s not nervous about premiering her latest film, Take This Waltz, at Roy Thomson Hall.
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