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Cannes deals: V71, N5, Clique, Raven Banner
Canadian prodcos and distributors share their film sales slate as the Cannes Film Festival gets underway.
DHX begins search for Michael Donovan’s successor
The DHX CEO said he will once again transition into a strategic role once the board has selected a candidate.
William Woods launches $2.5M fund for mid-budget films
Line 200 Inc. will provide financing for up to 30% of a film’s budget, aiming to fund between five to 10 Canadian films and copros over the next five years.
Bell Media acquires untitled Star Trek series
Announced at the L.A. Screenings, the untitled series focused on captain Jean-Luc Picard will air on Bell Media’s Space, Z and Crave in Canada.
HanWay Films inks multi-territory deal for The Song Of Names
Sony Pictures Classics previously picked up the U.S. rights to the Serendipity Point Films copro starring Tim Roth and Clive Owen this April.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films May 3 to 9, 2019
Avengers: Endgame takes the top spot, followed by Long Shot at #2 and UglyDolls at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films May 3 to 9, 2019
The Grizzlies comes in at #1, followed by Le vieil age et l’esperance at #2 and Havana, from on high at #3.
Maria Hale exits Corus
The veteran TV exec has served as SVP of Global Entertainment and content acquisition since 2016.
First Weekend Club bids adieu to CanadaScreens
Launched in 2015, the VOD service acted as a hub for homegrown films and offered curated playlists.
Canadian horror films join slate of new U.K. prodco Grimmfest
The new production arm of the Grimmfest film festival in Manchester has partnered with Canadian prodcos such as Federgreen Entertainment and Minds Eye.
Scythia, Clique to coproduce ’80s-themed thriller Coming Soon
U.K. distributor Altitude Films will launch the feature’s international sales at Cannes.
Photo gallery: 2019 Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala
See some of the highlights from one of the Nova Scotia screen industry’s biggest nights.
Quebec film gets $10 million in new funding
Canadian Heritage topped up the funds after learning Telefilm’s 2019/20 Production Program budget was almost fully allocated.
Deals: eOne, Raven Banner, Kew Media
eOne partners with a South Korean prodco for an adaptation of Designated Survivor, while Kew and Raven Banner prep for the French Riviera.
Rogers Media cancels 2019 Upfront
The company called the decision a “difficult, but fiscally responsible” one, as it shifts its focus to customized agency presentations.
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