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TIFF ’18: Werner Herzog to headline Doc Conference
Tantoo Cardinal will participate in TIFF’s Master Class program, while the Moguls program will see Dr. Stacy Smith present her findings on equity in film criticism.
FIN Atlantic ’18: Audience of Chairs, Hopeless Romantic to world bow
Newfoundland-based director Deanne Foley will premiere two films at the fest, which will also screen Angelique’s Isle, Incredible Violence and a raft of other Canadian features.
True Dating Stories gets a second date
Season two of LaRue Entertainment’s digital series will debut on CBC’s online platforms on Valentine’s Day 2019.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 30 to Aug. 5, 2018
The Amazing Race Canada tops the chart, followed by America’s Got Talent at #2 and Big Brother at #3, #4 and #6.
In brief: TIFF unveils Primetime TV lineup
Plus: Wattpad inks a deal with Malaysia-based SVOD service iflix, Ricardo Trogi’s 1991 breaks $2 million at the Quebec box office, and more.
Naveen Prasad named president of Vice Canada
The company has also entered into a content and media sales partnership with Bell Media that will see Viceland’s programming air across Bell Media’s platforms.
CBC, Netflix renew Anne with an E
The drama got the greenlight for a third season, prior to its season two premiere on CBC this fall.
Filming begins on Jay Baruchel’s Random Acts of Violence
The project, based on Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray’s graphic novel of the same name, is produced and distributed by Elevation Pictures.
Big Bad Boo Studios’ 16 Hudson signs broadcast deals
TVOKids, Knowledge Kids, SRC Radio Canada and ICI TV have picked up the animated preschool series.
Kew Media revenues hit $49.7M in Q2
While the production business is currently driving the majority of the company’s revenue, Kew said its distribution arm is expanding fast as it looks to upcoming markets.
Feature-length musical Strike! set to film in Winnipeg
Cameras are scheduled to roll on the production next week, with Robert Adetuyi set to direct.
Toonbox teams with TMNT producer
The Toronto animation company has partnered with Galen Walker to co-develop and produce original IP.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 3 to 9, 2018
Mission Impossible: Fallout lands at #1, followed by Christopher Robin at #2 and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top Canadian films Aug. 3 to 9, 2018
Ricardo Trogi’s 1991 earns the top spot, followed by La Chute de L’Empire Americain landing at #2.
Cameras roll on Rustic Oracle
Produced by Quebec’s Nish Media, the drama is the second feature from Le Dep director Sonia Bonspille-Boileau.
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