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Gunnarsson probes Air India

The Beowulf & Grendel director is tackling the ‘tough story’ of Air India Flight 182 in a two-hour documentary for CBC, now shooting in Vancouver

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CTF changes dangerous, says ACTRA

Union warns that changes to CAVCO requirements could spell fewer directing, writing and acting jobs for Canadians

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Sadie travels the world

Decode closes deals in Ireland, Australia, U.A.E. and elsewhere for the third season of its live-action Naturally, Sadie

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Daniel and Emily go east

Deal with Disney Channel Japan will see the This is… franchise air in 75 countries

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CRTC task force recommends CTF changes

The funder should put greater emphasis on audience success and digital media, says report

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Rogers looks to keep Toronto OMNIs

Cable giant hopes for CRTC’s okay on purchase of Citys by selling OMNI channels in Vancouver and Winnipeg

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Weak opening for Almighty

Carell comedy falters while Mongrel gets the jump on Sicko with Manufacturing Dissent

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New filmmaker prizes in B.C.

VIFF will give environmental award, while MPPIA and BC Film will support production of a short film

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WIFT honors Kove, Mehta

Filmmakers among recipients of organization’s international achievement awards

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High hopes for Sicko

Alliance Atlantis expects the latest Michael Moore doc to match his 2002 hit Bowling for Columbine at the box office, thanks in part to his popularity in Canada

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Cooper exits CHUM

Broadcaster’s top lawyer latest to leave in the wake of its takeover by CTV, ending 13 years with the company

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Global fires Jane

The network has cancelled its struggling office sitcom The Jane Show, ending the Shaftesbury series after two seasons

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Brunton blames Toronto

Executive producer of Canadian Idol comes down on local media and viewers for not supporting hometown talent

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Atkinson to head TIFFG board

The Toronto International Film Festival Group has tapped Paul Atkinson as its new chairman of the board and named four new directors, including Deepa Mehta

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Khanna parts with CHUM

Saying her job ‘no longer exists’ following the takeover by CTV, CHUM’s SVP of content is following her boss Jay Switzer out the door