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TIFF programming director Kerri Craddock departs
The director of festival programming has resigned after more than a decade with the organization.
2018’s top-grossing Canadian films, box office
Ricardo Trogi’s 1991 garnered the biggest box office for a Canadian film in 2018, while the top five international films grossed more than $226 million combined.
La Course des Tuques sleds past $1M at Quebec box office
The sequel to La Guerre des Tuques hit the milestone on Christmas day.
Prominent indie producers named to Order of Canada
Shaftesbury’s Christina Jennings and Insight’s John Brunton and Barbara Bowlby are among those honoured for their contributions.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Dec. 17 to 23, 2018
Survivor takes the top spot, while Schitt’s Creek lands at #27 and Vikings ties with Coronation Street at #29.
Playback’s most-read stories of 2018
It was a typically unpredictable year in the world of Canadian TV and film. Check out Playback‘s most-clicked stories of 2018.
SODEC supports features from Sophie Dupuis, Pascale Plante
The funder backed 11 projects through its film production assistance program.
Happy Holidays from Playback
We’re taking a break for the holidays and will return to regular newsletter publishing on Jan. 3.
CMF invests in eight projects with Luxembourg, South Africa funders
Vancouver’s Omnifilm Entertainment and Toronto’s Six Island Productions are among the Canadians working with Luxembourg-based producers.
Deals: CBC, BBC Studios, eOne, Skyship Entertainment
CBC adds to its Gem collection, eOne increases Peppa Pig‘s presence in China with a new retail partnership, and more.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Dec. 11 to 17, 2018
Strangers Things lands at #1, followed by Titans at #2 and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel at #3.
Photo Gallery: CMPA’s 2018 year-end party
A selection of photos from CMPA’s annual year-end celebration at Toronto’s Copetin restaurant.
CTV, Global unveil winter 2019 schedules
Cardinal and The Launch return to the CTV lineup, while Global set premiere dates for a number of its international series.
In Brief: Media Ranch, Quebecor reveal format incubator participants
Plus: The Grizzlies wins a prize at Fabrique Du Cinema Awards in Rome, Fremantle elevates execs, and more.
Attraction Images, Caramel Films wrap production on Mafia Inc
Directed by Daniel Grou and penned by Sylvain Guy, the French-language crime drama shot in Montreal and Cuba.
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