Photo gallery: CFC annual BBQ fundraiser 2017

The industry emerged from the dark theatres of TIFF to enjoy some sunshine and good food at Windfield Estates.

Snitch, Hawkeye Pictures option Women of the Klondike

Writer-director Kate Melville will adapt the narrative history, which tells the story of the women of the Gold Rush.

L.A. prodco Kickstart invests in Relish Interactive

The companies are now collaborating on a long-form animated series based on Relish’s interactive storybook The Incredible Tales of Weirdwood Manor.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Sept. 5 to 11, 2017

Narcos tops the chart for a second week, with The Handmaid’s Tale at #6 and Castlevania at #9.

Netflix picks up Long Time Running

The Banger Films-produced documentary premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival tonight.

Harley Davidson rides into primetime on Discovery

A digital series celebrating the brand’s anniversary in Canada has been turned into an hour-long documentary.

JR Studios officially opens in Calgary

The owners of the 38,000 square-foot dedicated production facility hope to add a sound stage within five years.

In Brief: Less Bland docuseries gets premiere date

Plus: Vancouver film fest unveils its 2017 BC Spotlight film and a new variety of tulip is named in honour of Canada copro Tulipani.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2017

The Amazing Race Canada tops the chart, with Still Standing at #17.

Vikings renewed for sixth season

Corus Entertainment’s History has ordered 20 additional episodes of the hit Canada/Ireland copro.

Bell Media, Motion Content unveil original programming pact

Under the deal, the media co’s in-house production teams will create linear, digital and social IP for international distribution via the GroupM-owned investment and rights management company.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Sept. 1 to 7, 2017

The Nut Job 2 tops the chart yet again, with De Pere En Flic 2 at #2 and Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 at #3.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Sept. 1 to 7, 2017

The Nut Job 2 is at #9, with The Hitman’s Bodyguard at #1 and Annabelle: Creation at # 2.

Screenwriters, producers extend IPA

At a time of industry uncertainty, the CMPA, AQPM and WGC have agreed to an 18-month extension.

SVOD Filmatique launches in Canada

The art-house cinema streamer offers a limited, rotating library of films and operates on a revenue share model.