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Hall of Fame 2010: Alanis Obomsawin
For nearly a half century Alanis Obomsawin, the Canadian director whom The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York recently hailed as the “first lady of First Nations film,” has been driven by an unwavering belief that anything is possible.
Hall of Fame 2010: Paul Haggis
Although Paul Haggis holds the unique distinction of being the only screenwriter in history to pen back-to-back Best Film Oscar winners – with Million Dollar Baby in 2004 and Crash in 2005 – it would be a mistake to try to categorize him.
10 To Watch: Kyle Mac
Discovered on CBC’s Triple Sensation, Mac has landed guest spots on Flashpoint and Unnatural History as well as snagging a cast spot on Shaftesbury’s Baxter
10 To Watch: Adam Higgs
Writing professionally for two years, Higgs has snagged gigs with Marvel Comics, animated series and Republic of Doyle. Now he’s working on a slew of new film and TV projects.
Casino Jack trumps for ATO
The TIFF film market is already smiling on Canadian movies. ATO Pictures on Thursday acquired the U.S. theatrical rights to Casino Jack, the Kevin Spacey-starring drama that was shot in Toronto and will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16.
Canwest nearing end of creditor protection
Signs of an improving industry climate: Canwest Global Communications Corp. and Super Channel are close to passing through the exit door for creditor protection.
Mediamax shoots Moth Dairies
Indie producer Strada Films has started shooting the Mary Harron gothic horror pic The Moth Diaries in Montreal, with Scott Speedman, Lily Cole, Sarah Gadon and Sarah Bolger toplining the Canadian-Irish co-production.
eOne expands to theme parks
Entertainment One is expanding in the licensing arena with a new themed attraction, Peppa Pig World, launching at Paultons Park in Britain next Easter.
Green gala to honor David Suzuki
One of Playback’s Hall of Fame inductees David Suzuki will be getting the green carpet treatment, as Canuck entertainers pay tribute to the well-known scientist on September 10.
9 Story secures Survive This second-season deals
9 Story Entertainment is heading to MIPCOM this fall with a slew of new broadcast deals for the second season of tween reality series Survive This.
Rookie Blue beats Due South?
The latest record breaker: Rookie Blue is not only the most-watched Canadian TV show this year, it’s also the highest-rated Canadian TV show in two decades, besting CTV’s 1990s police drama Due South.
Dirty Oil opens Calgary Fest
The Calgary International Film Festival has programmed Leslie Iwerks’ anti-oil sands documentary Dirty Oil, the debut feature from online content provider Babelgum.
DHX Media rebrands across its divisions
DHX Media has rebranded its subsidiaries so that production, distribution, licensing and interactive divisions now sit under the DHX Media label.
Nelvana and YTV gear up for new live-action series
Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Studio and family network YTV have partnered with Hannah Montana co-creator and executive producer Michael Poryes to produce a new live-action comedy, Life with Boys.
DGC topper Anthony steps down
Directors Guild of Canada topper Brian Anthony is stepping down next spring after three years leading the filmmakers association.
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