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Martin Carrier named president, CEO at Frima
The former Warner Bros. Games VP and studio head takes the reins at the Quebec-based digital studio from acting CEO Christian Daigle.
Atlantic International Film Fest announces full lineup
Matthew Atkinson’s Room for Rent and Michael Melski’s The Child Remains are among the Canadian titles that will screen at the Halifax fest.
Telefilm, Birks to honour Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Mina Shum
Screenwriter Sherry White, director Catherine Bainbridge (pictured) and actor Amanda Brugel are also among this year’s recipients.
CBC unveils Frankie Drake, Stats of Life premiere dates
The pubcaster confirmed The Detectives, produced by Montreal’s WAM Media, will move to the winter schedule.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 31 to Aug. 6, 2017
Amazing Race Canada tops the chart, with Saving Hope in the #9 spot.
Women In View’s 2xMore lab starts third round
The initiative, which gives participants the chance to direct an episode of Dino Dana, aims to double the number of women directors in scripted media.
Stuntwoman dies on Deadpool 2 set
Joi Harris was a professional motorcycle racer from the United States.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Aug. 4 to 10, 2017
De Pere en Flic 2 is at #9, with Dunkirk at #1 and The Emoji Movie at #2.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Aug. 4 to 10, 2017
The top three from last week are unchanged, with De Pere en Flic 2 at #1, Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 at #2 and Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World at #3.
TIFF ’17: Hochelaga to world premiere in gala screening
The Toronto festival unveiled the second-wave of lineups for its Masters, World Cinema and Primetime programs, as well as added six gala premieres and 32 special presentations.
HGTV Canada preps Worst to First
The home reno series from Vancouver’s Great Pacific Media will debut in September.
Feds send CRTC GLR decisions back for reconsideration
Industry unions and guilds have commended Minister Joly’s action and are urging the Commission to overturn its decisions.
Calgary International Film Festival announces Alberta lineup
Jordan Canning’s Suck It Up will close the festival, while the cast of Seven24’s Wynonna Earp will take part in a special Q&A.
In Brief: Netflix ups Canadian subscription fees
Plus: More sports added to DAZN and Canadian Music Cafe partners with xoTO Filmmakers Lounge.
Kew Media looking at scripted, talent management companies
CEO Steven Silver said the company is on its way to becoming one of the world’s leading “super media indie companies” as it reported Q2 revenues of $41.5 million.
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