Inside Out goes virtual for October festival
The LGBTQ film festival will combine its Toronto and Ottawa festivals for an Ontario-wide digital event, with programming that includes features and shorts.
Vuulr plates up over 500 hours of Gusto content
The online marketplace has inked a deal with the media company, adding titles such as DNA Dinners, Watts on the Grill and more.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 13 to 19, 2020
America’s Got Talent makes the top three, while World of Dance comes in at #5 and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. lands at #6.
One in four OTT subscribers opt in for additional services
The MTM study Time To Watch?: Anglophones, OTTs and COVID-19 also found that 20% of English households subscribe to Disney+, while 8% are subscribed to Apple TV+.
Jesse Wente named chairperson of Canada Council for the Arts
Indigenous Screen Office executive director Wente has been appointed on a five-year term, replacing outgoing chairperson Pierre Lassonde.
Pieces of a Woman to world premiere in Venice
The drama, produced by BRON Studios division Little Lamb Productions, will compete in the festival’s main competition, while a Canadian copro joins the Horizons lineup.
Exclusive: A71 Releasing adds Rob Harrison as EVP
In addition to the newly created role, the independent distribution and production company has promoted Laura Dinato and Kylie Bechberger.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for July 17 to 23, 2020
Target Number One leads the list, followed by Bloodshot at #2, while Menteur claims the #9 spot.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for July 17 to 23, 2020
Target Number One comes out on top at #1, while Menteur and 14 Jours, 12 Nuits land at #2 and #3, respectively.
Raja Khanna named CEO of Dark Slope
The appointment comes as Dark Slope pivots toward immersive learning and closes a new round of bridge funding.
Incendo, Screentime New Zealand tangle for A Love Yarn
Produced in association with Citytv, principal photography on the film penned by Becca Johanson is currently underway in New Zealand.
Wynonna Earp created more than $166M in economic output: report
The SEVEN24 Films-produced sci-fi series has created nearly 1,500 jobs over its four seasons and $126.1 million in GDP, according to a study commissioned by the CMPA.
Mutiny inks three-picture deal with Gavin Michael Booth
The U.S. company has picked up the North American rights to the Fifteen director’s Last Call and signed deals for his next two projects.
Telefilm reports gains for women directors, losses for producers
The 2019/20 gender parity report shows Telefilm hit the 40% parity zone target for number of projects with women in key creative roles, but none achieved 50% or higher.
Deals: Cineflix Rights, Arcana Studio, PUP
Cineflix Rights sells content to CEE broadcasters, while B.C.’s Arcana Studio picks up two new animated titles and distributor Parallel Universe Pictures scores a raft of films.
Hudson & Rex - Key grip Phil St. Aubin and first assistant director George Jeffery
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