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DHX to sell Halifax animation studio
The Nova Scotia studio has 168 full-time employees and has produced projects including Inspector Gadget, The Doozers and Space Ranger Roger.
TIFF drops Top 10 fest, adds year-round Canadian film series
The festival will announce its list of the top 10 essential Canadian films of 2018 in December, and then offer each film the opportunity to have a full theatrical run at the TIFF Bell Lightbox throughout the year.
Tantoo Cardinal wins Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award
Her win marks the first time the Toronto Film Critics Association has given the prize to an actor.
Former Rogers Media exec Leslie Sole dies
Sole oversaw the expansion of Citytv, OMNI and Rogers’ specialty portfolio during his 25 years with the company.
Well GO USA picks up Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor
Produced by Rhombus Media and Rook Films, the Canada/U.K. copro is slated to go to camera early next year.
Bron, New Mandate Films prep Harry Haft
Oscar-winner Barry Levinson (Rain Man) is set to produce and direct the feature starring Ben Foster.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 22 to 28, 2018
The Big Bang Theory leads the list, followed by Young Sheldon at #2, while Murdoch Mysteries breaks the top 30.
Kirk Shaw’s Wonderfilm builds out slate following IPO
The Vancouver company is on course to wrap eight films before the end of the year, following its launch on the TSX Venture Exchange in April.
Review panel for Broadcasting, Telecoms Acts extends deadline
Originally set for Nov. 30, the seven-person panel has extended its submission deadline until early next year.
Bron Animation’s The Willoughbys heads to Netflix
The streaming giant has set a 2020 launch for the film adaptation of Lois Lowry’s children’s book.
PBS, BBC pick up Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas
The Riddle Films’ musical doc, which is contending for an International Emmy, is written and directed by Larry Weinstein.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2018
Sharkwater Extinction comes out on top, followed by Anthropocene: The Human Epoch at #2 and Wolfe at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2018
Halloween tops the chart, followed by A Star Is Born at #2 and Venom at #3.
Heather Conway to leave CBC
The pubcaster announced Monday morning that its EVP will step down in December.
Behrman’s Giant Little Ones secures U.S. release via Vertical
The deal was set in motion following a sold-out world-premiere screening at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre during TIFF.
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