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Rolling Pictures expands with new facility in Sault Ste. Marie
The post-production company, with projects including Cardinal and Diggstown, will open a second hub to capitalize on low operation costs and local talent.
Hot Sheet: Top 3 Canadian films Dec. 7 to Dec. 13, 2018
La Course des Tuques comes in at #1, followed by Love Jacked at #2 and Anthropocene: The Human Epoch at #3.
Canadian shorts named to 2019 Oscars shortlist
Charlie Tyrell’s My Dead Dad’s Porno Tapes is one of a number of domestic projects in contention for prizes at the 91st Academy Awards.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Dec. 7 to 13, 2018
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch takes the top spot, while Ralph Breaks the Internet at #2 and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald lands at #3.
Hulu acquires more Letterkenny
Season three and four of the hit Canadian series will premiere on the U.S. streamer Dec. 27.
Roads in February leads Vancouver critics’ nominations
The Vancouver Film Critics’ Circle has named its 2019 nominees, with Katherine Jerkovic’s film earning the most nominations of any film contending.
Digital Domain to open Montreal VFX studio
The L.A.-based company, which is currently working on Avengers: Endgame, is one of a number of VFX studios staking a claim in the region in 2018.
Chantal Jackson joins Peacock Alley Entertainment
In her new L.A.-based position, the former Vice Media and Breakthrough Entertainment exec will lead Peacock’s push to expand its scripted slate.
DHX to create new Peanuts content for Apple
The company will produce exclusive series, specials and shorts based on the legacy brand for the tech giant’s upcoming streaming platform.
Gilbert Rozon charged with rape and indecent assault
The charges come 14 months after Rozon stepped down from his role as president of Just for Laughs Group following allegations of criminal behaviour.
Deals: Sinking Ship, Bell Media, PNP, Cineflix Rights
Sinking Ship selects China’s Jolly Group to help it expand in the region, while Bell Media’s TSN and RDS renew their multi-year broadcast deal with UFC.
Corner Gas secures first int’l streaming deal
Producer Virginia Thompson shares details on the deal to see the comedy stream in over 60 territories via Amazon Prime Video.
A ‘suite’ goodbye: Barbara Williams
Playback pays tribute to Williams’ 30-year TV career, which started in the newsroom of Citytv and wrapped in the C-suite of Corus Entertainment.
CMF awards $19.7M through digital innovation, francophone programs
Toronto’s Secret Location was awarded over $2 million for two games, and Montreal’s Felix & Paul Studios received $1.2 million for its next VR project.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Dec. 6 to 12, 2018
Stranger Things comes in at #1, followed by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Marvel’s Daredevil at #2 and #3, respectively.
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