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Jasmin Mozaffari’s Firecrackers lands U.S. distribution
Good Deed Entertainment will distribute the film theatrically in the U.S. in 2019.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Nov. 9 to 15, 2018
Les Salopes or the Naturally Wanton Pleasure of Skin comes in at #1, followed by Anthropocene and That Never Happened at #2 and #3, respectively.
Spice It Up duo bring cautionary cancer tale to camera
Calvin Thomas and Yonah Lewis co-write and direct Baldy, from Film Forge Productions and Lisa Pictures in association with Babe Nation Films.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Nov. 9 to 15, 2018
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch takes the top spot, followed by Bohemian Rhapsody at #2 and A Star is Born at #3.
What’s the profile of a pirate? Findings of new study may surprise
According to a new MTM report, the demographic data of those who acquire content illegally may not be in line with common assumptions.
How to Holiday with Jordin Sparks brings original Kin content to TV
The special is the first original Canadian production from lifestyle entertainment company, Kin, and will debut on Food Network Canada.
TFO’s virtual studio has real-world impact on its bottom line: O’Farrell
The French-language broadcaster’s CEO Glenn O’Farrell discusses how the innovation has created new revenue streams and production partnerships.
Letterkenny returns with first Christmas special
The Crave comedy will ring in the holiday season with A Letterkenny Christmas: The Three Wise Men, while six new episodes are set to follow in December.
Dark Suns wins at RIDM
The documentary from director Julien Elie walked away with the Montreal festival’s best Canadian feature prize.
Phil Lind on mega-deals, disruption, working alongside Ted Rogers
Playback chats with Lind about his recently released memoir, Right Hand Man, which documents his four decades working with the legendary Canadian businessman and philanthropist.
Kirstine Stewart to head media for World Economic Forum
The high-profile Canadian exec has been named to the executive committee of the WEF as head of media, entertainment and information sectors.
From the Old World comes Sean Cisterna’s latest feature
Filming has wrapped on the Canada-Italy copro, From The Vine Came The Grape, produced by Mythic Productions, Farpoint Films and Pointmedia Italia SRL.
Pixomondo heads to Montreal
The L.A.-headquartered VFX studio with credits on Game Of Thrones and Hugo will open a new outpost in the city in early 2019.
ACTRA, CMPA agree terms on new IPA
ACTRA National president David Sparrow said the actors union had worked through a “complex series of issues to negotiate an excellent settlement.”
Media down slightly at Quebecor, but OTT Club illico up 18% YOY
The service recently commissioned nine original series.
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