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Bob Higgins tapped to helm new prodco
The veteran kids exec has departed Boat Rocker to join New York’s Trustbridge Global Media and lead an “aggressive” expansion into the kids and family biz.
Sphere Films pacts with A24 on multi-picture deal
The agreement will see Sphere Films handle Canadian theatrical distribution for nine titles from the U.S. studio.
The Grizzlie Truth among Canadian world debuts at VIFF
The Crave original doc is one of six Canadian features to world bow at the 41st Vancouver International Film Festival.
The determination and dash of luck that propelled Riceboy Sleeps
TIFF ’22: Filmmaker Anthony Shim shares how securing critical financial partners on his sophomore drama Riceboy Sleeps kept the integrity of his vision.
Hot Sheet: Game of Thrones conquers overall TV demand in Canada
HBO’s prequel series to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, came in second on the overall TV demand chart for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
In Brief: Five NFB features set for Calgary International Film Festival
Plus: The City of Toronto sets new film production sustainability measure, Golden Delicious will open the 22nd Reelworld Film Festival, and more.
Cineplex exploring ‘all avenues’ in light of Cineworld bankruptcy filing
The Canadian theatre chain warned investors that Cineworld “may not have the ability to satisfy the full amount of any damages or costs” ordered by the court due to the bankruptcy proceedings.
Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Sasha Leigh Henry
The Toronto filmmaker is juggling film and TV, with the upcoming series Bria Mack Gets a Life and her first feature as a producer, the TIFF world premiere When Morning Comes.
Aircraft Pictures, Dolphin Entertainment to produce Youngblood adaptation
Canadian filmmaker Charles Officer is set to direct the feature adaptation of the 1986 American film of the same name.
TIFF Deals: IFC Films scoops up domestic rights to BlackBerry
Plus, Photon Films acquires distribution rights to When Morning Comes and 101 Films International lands worldwide sales rights to Marlene.
Clement Virgo debuts ‘most personal film to date’ with Brother
TIFF ’22: With a goal of authenticity, Virgo and producer Damon D’Oliveira cast actors with a deep understanding of the immigrant experience.
Trans Filmmakers Summit x TIFF ‘a huge move in visibility’
Organizers explain the genesis of the first-ever event, which stems from the Trans Film Mentorship and founding film partner, Something You Said Last Night.
Blue Ant acquires Mike Holmes home reno programming
The acquisition includes more than 200 hours of programming from the library of unscripted original series and specials featuring the celebrity contractor.
Jesse Wente to step down from Indigenous Screen Office
Kerry Swanson has been appointed as executive director, with Wente set to leave at the end of the year.
Lindsay Blair Goeldner prepares to take TIFF by storm
TIFF ’22: The I Like Movies producer discusses boarding Chandler Levack’s buzzy title and how the next generation of Canadian filmmakers are changing the game.
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