Tobi Lampard joins SaskFilm

SaskFilm is welcoming a new member to its team, as Tobi Lampard steps into the position of locations and production support officer, effective today.

Coming up with Seven Up

Montreal filmmaker Paul Almond presents the documentary that started the hugely popular Up documentary series

Less Than Kind wins big on final night of Geminis

The team behind Less Than Kind has proven again they know funny, snapping up a trio of trophies at the Gemini Awards broadcast gala in Toronto Saturday night.

Whistler fest looks forward with new home, digital initiatives

The Whistler Film Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a host of industry events, not to mention a $5 million Future in Focus campaign to establish the fest and give it a state-of-the-art, permanent home.

Teletoon Retro wants to hear from you

The cartoon channel is asking viewers which classic characters deserve to be the inaugural inductees into the hall of fame.

Cineplex posts gains, jump in Imax and 3D

The Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund has posted record numbers, thanks to strong H’Wood fare, Imax and 3D.

DOC and CBC launch apprenticeship program

Giving Voice: Filmmakers Working with Filmmakers is the newest program from The Documentary Organization of Canada, funded by CBC’s digichannel documentary.

Nick to launch interactive story book apps

Nickelodeon has joined forces with Montreal-based iPhone app developer Budge Studios to develop and publish children’s storybook apps for the iPhone and iPad based on its popular preschool shows.

News

Peppa Pig brings her clout, snout to Nick Jr. US

Entertainment One’s Peppa Pig has landed a daily slot on Nick Jr. US.

Former CBC head passes after long illness

Former CBC topper Al Johnson passed away Monday at the age of 87. Johnson led the Corporation as president and chairman from 1975 to 1982.

Avoiding ‘The Downfall’

“The present generation of filmmakers is incredible,” offers Calum deHartog. “There is a wave of freshness in Canada right now. The next generation is here and they are itching for the opportunity.”

The Best Canadian films of the decade

LAST DAY to get your votes in!

Geminis see stars for 25th

The Geminis are rolling out the talent for the 25th annual award show – including Elvis Costello, Feist and Ron Sexsmith.

Sutherland and Vanasse lead in I’m Yours

Rossif Sutherland (High Life, Poor Boy’s Game) and Karine Vanasse (Polytechnique, Set Me Free) have been cast in Leonard Farlinger’s I’m Yours, produced by New Real Films and Hidden Agenda. The romance is Vanasse’s first English-language lead.

Gillis cast for Stealing Paradise

Manitoba’s Tammy Gillis (Endgame, Shattered) has been cast opposite Rachael Leigh Cook in Stealing Paradise, a thriller set for a 2011 release. The film will air on The Movie Network, Movie Central and Super Ecran.