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D Films rolls on first feature from new production arm
Dreamland is a Canada/Luxembourg/Belgium copro from director Bruce McDonald.
No ‘grand vision’ but new CRTC chair charts course for 2018
In contrast to his predecessor’s brash approach, Ian Scott offers only an outline for the work the commission plans to undertake in the year ahead.
Letterkenny bulks up cast as production gets underway
Jay Baruchel has joined in a supporting role, with six new episodes now shooting in Sudbury, ON.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2017
The Big Bang Theory is at #1, followed by Young Sheldon at #2 and The Good Doctor at #3.
Molly Parker to receive ACTRA Award of Excellence
The veteran actress, who made her directorial debut this year with Bird, will be recognized at an event in January.
Nelvana greenlights D.N.Ace
The original animated series, created by Matt Wexler, mixes fact with science fiction and is headed to Teletoon in Canada.
iThentic partners with Funny or Die
The Toronto digital content studio has rebranded its distribution platform as iFestivus and launched a new comedy-focused channel on the U.S. platform.
Half of Canadians have seen a domestic film in the past year
A new Telefilm study found love of local cinema is trending upwards, but domestic film festivals are struggling for consumer awareness.
DHX Media revenues up following Peanuts acquisition
The company did not provide an update on the status of its strategic review in its Q1 2018 report.
Blue Ant adds to kids, global networks division
Beatrice Lee will lead the Toronto-based company’s Asia-Pacific charge, tasked with expanding its Love Nature, ZooMoo and Blue Ant Extreme channels in the region.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2017
Thor: Ragnarok is at #1, followed by A Bad Moms Christmas at #2 and Jigsaw at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Nov. 3 to 9, 2017
Pieds nus dans l’aube is at #1, with Les Affames at #2 and La petite fille qui aimait trop les allumettes at #3.
Canadian animated films vie for Oscar noms
The Breadwinner and Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming are among 26 titles submitted in the animated feature film category.
Syndicado launches European film sales division
The Toronto-based digital distributor has also unveiled its slate of doc projects heading to IDFA in Amsterdam.
How to Buy a Baby on CBC
Wendy Litner and Lauren Corber tackle infertility in a new digital original comedy.
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