The film stars Stephan James who will next be see as Jesse Owens in Race and marks the feature debut of Jay Z and Kanye West videos collaborator Director X.
The Little Film Company will handle worldwide sales on the story about a promising ice hockey player whose future is challenged by his brother and the racial strife at his high school.
Across The Line also stars Sarah Jeffery. Floyd Kane wrote the screenplay and produced with Amos Adetuyi, Michael Donovan and Mark Gosine.
The film will screen at the market on November 8 and is financed by Telefilm Canada, Film and Creative Industries - Nova Scotia, Harold Greenberg Fund, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Ontario Tax Credits, Nova Scotia Tax Credits and federal tax credits. ...
The Little Film Company will handle worldwide sales on the story about a promising ice hockey player whose future is challenged by his brother and the racial strife at his high school.
Across The Line also stars Sarah Jeffery. Floyd Kane wrote the screenplay and produced with Amos Adetuyi, Michael Donovan and Mark Gosine.
The film will screen at the market on November 8 and is financed by Telefilm Canada, Film and Creative Industries - Nova Scotia, Harold Greenberg Fund, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Ontario Tax Credits, Nova Scotia Tax Credits and federal tax credits. ...
- 10/28/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
“Carrie’s” journey to the historic Los Angeles Theatre downtown hasn’t been a direct one. Michael Donovan began casting the immersive musical production in July 2013 directed by Brady Schwind, but the project stalled. The creative team found a new venue in La Mirada and mounted the project there before bringing the current incarnation to downtown L.A. Emily Lopez also took an indirect path to the role of Carrie; she barely made it to the audition for the original production. She didn’t have an appointment and realized she didn’t even have the money for the gas to get her to the open call. When she called her mother in tears, her mom gave her the ten dollars for gas allowing Lopez to audition. “I was so excited because I’ve never ever gotten a callback from an open call in my life, so I had won the lottery,...
- 10/7/2015
- backstage.com
The SAG Foundation is holding its 6th Annual Los Angeles Golf Classic to raise money for the nonprofit’s Catastrophic Health Fund and Emergency Assistance Programs. The charity event will benefit SAG-aftra members and their families undergoing hardships, as well to celebrate the Foundation’s 30th anniversary. The Golf Classic will be held Monday, June 8 at an exclusive club in Burbank, Calif. “As actors, we are acutely aware of how vulnerable all performers are in this tumultuous business. And when crises do arise, the SAG Foundation is there to provide the necessary help with its Catastrophic Health Fund and Emergency Assistance Programs,” said “The Night Shift” co-stars and hosts for the annual fundraiser Scott Wolf and Brendan Fehr, in a statement. “This year, we are proud to host the L.A. Golf Classic and support the Foundation and its programs that have stood by our fellow performers for 30 years. Raising...
- 5/21/2015
- backstage.com
Saturday Night Live has stirred controversy, and an accusation of of copyright infringement, over a comedy skit about Prophet Muhammad that starred Reese Witherspoon and Bobby Moynihan and aired this weekend. The NBC sketch comedy show allegedly ripped off the punchline for its Picture Perfect skit from This Hour Has 22 Minutes, a Canadian sketch comedy show from indie producer Dhx Media that aired its own Prophet Muhammad game show skit in January. "While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Dhx Media Ltd. takes infringement of its intellectual property very seriously," Dhx Media executive chairman Michael Donovan
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- 5/11/2015
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles theaters are holding back announcing spring productions until they know the outcome of the Actors’ Equity Association referendum on the 99-Seat Theatre Plan. “We’re all holding our breath waiting to see what happens with the 99-seat world,” said Michael Donovan, a casting director who has worked extensively in L.A. theater. “Everything is a bit on hold right now.” L.A. County Equity members are set to vote beginning this week on a plan that would have actors paid minimum wage, which stands at $9, but a campaign is underway to raise it to more than $15. A final decision is expected next month. The economic uncertainty isn’t stopping some shows from going on. Donovan recently cast “Corktown ’57,” a world premiere drama that opens at the Odyssey Theatre March 28. The play, which is set in Philadelphia’s Irish-American community in the 1950s, centers on a family patriarch as...
- 3/25/2015
- backstage.com
BBC One has halted work on its new drama based on the Shannon Matthews kidnapping.
The broadcaster has been working on the story, as revealed by Jeff Pope of ITV Studios' drama unit at the Edinburgh International Television Festival in August. Sheridan Smith was reported to be playing Shannon's mother Karen.
The Sunday People had claimed that work on the project had been suspended because of fears it could affect negotiations over the license fee in 2016, when the drama was due to air.
However, a BBC spokeswoman has said it is "misleading" to state that work has been paused for anything other than editorial reasons.
"Whilst we remain committed to this project, we have decided to pause in order to progress some important production and editorial matters," said a representative for the corporation.
Shannon Matthews disappeared for 24 days in Yorkshire in 2008, before it emerged her mother Karen had arranged...
The broadcaster has been working on the story, as revealed by Jeff Pope of ITV Studios' drama unit at the Edinburgh International Television Festival in August. Sheridan Smith was reported to be playing Shannon's mother Karen.
The Sunday People had claimed that work on the project had been suspended because of fears it could affect negotiations over the license fee in 2016, when the drama was due to air.
However, a BBC spokeswoman has said it is "misleading" to state that work has been paused for anything other than editorial reasons.
"Whilst we remain committed to this project, we have decided to pause in order to progress some important production and editorial matters," said a representative for the corporation.
Shannon Matthews disappeared for 24 days in Yorkshire in 2008, before it emerged her mother Karen had arranged...
- 12/1/2014
- Digital Spy
Los Angeles theater actors in search of paid work and awards should discover their love of musicals. When the Ovation Awards nominees were announced Monday, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts had 17 nods and 3-D Theatricals had 13. Both L.A.-area theaters specialize in musicals and received the largest swath of nods for their productions of "Floyd Collins" (9) and "The Producers" (7) respectively. “Musicals are still in vogue,” Michael Donovan, a veteran L.A. theater casting director, told Backstage. Donovan said many theaters in the Southland have started developing their own productions in addition to producing established Broadway shows. "There’s tremendous interest in new shows," he said, noting actors can often get involved in the workshopping of these new works. “These are things that are great to do for actors. They push you as a performer,” he said. “The actors get paid $100 and there is no guarantee that you will go further,...
- 9/23/2014
- backstage.com
Not everyone is celebrating the opening of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The venue, which encompasses the 1933 Beverly Hills Post Office and the new 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater, held a gala opening last week that drew a Hollywood crowd featuring high-profile actors ranging from Sidney Poitier to Jodie Foster to Jason Bateman. Now, some Los Angeles–based casting directors are calling for talent to boycott the Wallis. Their gripe with the $70-million performance hall: It’s casting out of New York. For the only production it’s casting this season, the Miklos Laszlo play “Parfumerie” that’s set to run from Nov. 26 to Dec. 22, the center used New York–based casting director Alexander Fraser. “Parfumerie” will feature Los Angeles–based actors in the cast, but the city’s casting directors are fuming over the perceived snub. “Beyond the immediate disappointment, I think there should be a protest,...
- 10/23/2013
- backstage.com
Features the voices of: Anthony Daniels, Trevor Devall, Brian Dobson, Michael Donovan, Brian Drummond, Andrew Francis, Adrian Holmes, Tom Kane, Kirby Morrow, Billy Dee Williams | Written by Michael Price | Directed by Michael Hegner
Conceived as a tie-in to the re-branded Lego range of Star Wars playsets, Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles features two more totally brand-new and 100% original 22 minute specials – this time based on George Lucas’ god-awful prequels, namely episodes one and two, and the adventures of Anakin, Obi-Wan Yoda and Mace Windu as they take on the evil Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grevious.
In Episode I: The Phantom Clone, the action-packed adventure begins when Darth Sidious unveils his plan to create a new super-weapon — an enhanced Sith clone named Jek-14 — to help him defeat the Republic once and for all. It’s up to Jedi Master Yoda and his young Padawan students to work together and save the galaxy.
Conceived as a tie-in to the re-branded Lego range of Star Wars playsets, Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles features two more totally brand-new and 100% original 22 minute specials – this time based on George Lucas’ god-awful prequels, namely episodes one and two, and the adventures of Anakin, Obi-Wan Yoda and Mace Windu as they take on the evil Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grevious.
In Episode I: The Phantom Clone, the action-packed adventure begins when Darth Sidious unveils his plan to create a new super-weapon — an enhanced Sith clone named Jek-14 — to help him defeat the Republic once and for all. It’s up to Jedi Master Yoda and his young Padawan students to work together and save the galaxy.
- 10/7/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
London – Canadian children's entertainment content firm Dhx Media said Monday it has acquired Teletubbies owner Ragdoll Worldwide from BBC Worldwide and an investor group including founder Anne Wood for $27.7 million (17.4 million pounds) in cash. Ragdoll's flagship properties also include In the Night Garden. Teletubbies has aired in over 120 countries. Said Michael Donovan, CEO of Dhx Media: "Teletubbies and In the Night Garden are worldwide phenomena. These globally recognized brands will be highly complementary to the Dhx Media library, which is now one of the largest independent libraries of children's TV content in the world.
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- 9/16/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Local casting directors say there’s an easy way for Los Angeles actors to land theater roles this summer: Just attend an open Equity casting call. “The Equity open calls are poorly attended in Los Angeles—shockingly so,” Michael Donovan, a casting director who works with several Los Angeles–area theaters, told Backstage. Donovan recalled a recent four-hour open call that brought in around 24 Equity members for 72 slots. “There was the opportunity to see almost 50 non-Equity people,” he said. “Even if you’re a non-Equity performer, I urge actors to go. The Equity representative will start a non-Equity list and we filter people in if there’s nobody there from Equity. And a lot of times there’s nobody there.” Cheryl Rizzo, the production manager at Boston Court Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, said the tradition of open calls has been kept up despite the poor attendance. “We’ve always...
- 5/1/2013
- backstage.com
The Outside the Box Musical Theater Group is casting a new musical. Choreographer Kay Cole the original Maggie in A Chorus Line and veteran casting director Michael Donovan are behind the table with director Stephen Findle. Who's auditioning What's the show Who will be cast Stay tuned. The episode also features Calvin Remsberg Sweeney Todd, Barry Pearl Grease, the movie, Baby It's You, and many others.
- 1/21/2013
- by OUTSIDE THE BOX
- BroadwayWorld.com
Toronto – Canadian animation giant Cookie Jar Entertainment has been acquired by rival kids producer Dhx Media as part of a cash, stock and debt deal worth $111 million. The price tag is in Canadian dollars, but the Canadian and U.S. currencies have been virtually on par, so the figure only changes minimally to around $112 million when converting it to U.S. dollars. Halifax-based Dhx Media, which is run by Michael Donovan, will snag Cookie Jar’s library of around 6,000 half hours of classic programming like Arthur, Caillou and Care Bears by offering 36 million Dhx
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- 8/20/2012
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Title: Conan The Adventurer 1991 Animated Series by Hasbro Starring: Garry Chalk, Michael Donovan, Janyse Jaud Running Time: 5 hours, 2 discs, Unrated- for all audiences Conan of Cimmeria is on a quest to search for the evil serpent-man and wizard Wrath-Amon, who imprisoned Conan’s family into living stone. Armed with a sword forged from a mysterious star metal, he and his friends set off on a journey to save Conan’s family and also find adventure. I probably watched this show growing up, and one thing I couldn’t stand about kids cartoon shows is the pandering. There’s always an overly cutesy or annoying character with the weird screechy voice that...
- 7/31/2011
- by juliana
- ShockYa
In the first indie soap crossover, Steamboat's Michael O'Leary appears on The Bay in the latest installment of "Far From The Bay" released today.
In the episode, Pete (Kristos Andrews) is awakened on a park bench by Michael Donovan (O'Leary), who is flabbergasted that Pete doesn't recognize him as a longtime soap star.
"I thought you were somebody."
"I am somebody."
Watch it unfold below.
In the episode, Pete (Kristos Andrews) is awakened on a park bench by Michael Donovan (O'Leary), who is flabbergasted that Pete doesn't recognize him as a longtime soap star.
"I thought you were somebody."
"I am somebody."
Watch it unfold below.
- 6/30/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Camilla Belle is in negotiations and Ryan Kwanten is set to star in the inspirational drama "Zebras" for Arclight Films reports Variety.
The story is based on the true-life story of a music producer who discovers talented young soccer players in the ghettos of South Africa.
He soon forms them into a successful team dubbed the Zebras because it brings together black and white players.
Bruce Beresford ("Driving Miss Daisy, "Double Jeopardy") directs from a script by David Williamson. Michael Donovan, Jim McElroy, Marta McElroy and Marlow De Mardt are producing.
The story is based on the true-life story of a music producer who discovers talented young soccer players in the ghettos of South Africa.
He soon forms them into a successful team dubbed the Zebras because it brings together black and white players.
Bruce Beresford ("Driving Miss Daisy, "Double Jeopardy") directs from a script by David Williamson. Michael Donovan, Jim McElroy, Marta McElroy and Marlow De Mardt are producing.
- 11/9/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Camilla Belle is in negotiations to join Ryan Kwanten ("True Blood") in Zebras , reports Variety . Bruce Beresford ( Driving Miss Daisy ) will direct from a script by David Williamson. The film "is based on the true-life tale of a music producer who discovers talented young soccer players in the ghettos of Soweto, South Africa, and forms them into a successful team dubbed the Zebras, because it brings together black and white players." Michael Donovan, Jim McElroy, Marta McElroy and Marlow De Mardt are producing.
- 11/8/2010
- Comingsoon.net
A former actor, Michael Donovan has become a four-time recipient of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award. The Los Angeles–based CD casts for film, television, theater, and commercials. His theater credits include shows produced at the Hollywood Bowl, Pasadena Playhouse, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, International City Theatre, Reprise Theatre Company, Shakespeare Festival/La, the Falcon Theatre, the Colony Theatre, Ebony Repertory Theatre, Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara, and Laguna Playhouse—all in Southern California—as well as Cleveland Play House, the Intiman Theatre (Seattle), Arizona Theatre Company, the Alliance Theatre (Atlanta), and Post Street Theatre (San Francisco). He has also cast numerous films, nine series, and more than 1,200 commercials. Seek And FindI go to a ton of theater. The last time I kept track, I saw 67 plays that year. I also go to screenings, I go to improv groups, and occasionally to standup. So basically I'm out there looking all the time.
- 11/5/2010
- backstage.com
Jeff Mitchell on Rue McClanahanI was working on a movie for Paramount called "The Fighting Temptations," directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Cuba Gooding Jr. We were doing the New York casting. Rue McClanahan was pitched for it by her agent. She was doing a lot of television, but she wanted to do film very badly. We had her in to meet the director, who was British and didn't know her or understand she was a huge star in the United States. Rue took the material and she did her best. We knew what the scene was about and what the director wanted, but the communication between actor and director wasn't working properly. No matter what he was asking, he wasn't getting what he wanted. The casting director has to take a back seat when the director is running the casting session. Even though I thought I could be a...
- 7/7/2010
- backstage.com
Happy Monday! It’s week 12 of 2010, and we’ve got our twelfth Monday Madness Giveaway for our faithful readers. Today's Monday Madness giveaway is brought to you by Nurse Jackie soundtrack composers, Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin. To get ready for Nurse Jackie Season 2, Lisa, Wendy and Buzzfocus are teaming up to give away (1) Nurse Jackie Season One Soundtrack CD. Tracks include: 1. Nurse Jackie Main Title (1:44) 2. Nurse Akalitus (2:30) 3. Peter Michael Donovan's Drivers License (1:40) 4. Jackie Gives Away Eddie's Bracelet (1:08) 5. Jackie and O'Hara Bff (1:03) 6. I Am God (Off My Meds) (0:35) 7. I Am God (Off My Meds) Redux (0:23) 8. Bathroom Stall Blues (0:28) 9. Candyman (0:19) 10. Google Search (0:27) 11. Let's Take A Class Together (1:46) 12. Morning Breakfast With The Peytons (0:40) 13. Answers To Questions (0:50) 14. Sending Letters (1:05) 15. I'll Be Home Soon (2:13) 16. Back To Work (1:11) 17. Stethascope (Zoey's Theme) (1:03) 18. Down The Drain (0:31) 19. Watching ...
- 3/22/2010
- by Buzzfocus Staff
- BuzzFocus.com
We have new images as well as trailers from two Regent Releasing films. First up, "Eichmann" is helmed by Robert Young from the screenplay by Snoo Wilson. The film stars Thomas Kretschmann, Troy Garity, Franka Potente and Stephen Fry. "Shake Hands with the Devil" stars Roy Dupuis, Deborah Unger, James Gallanders, Odile Katesi Gakire, Owen Lebakeng Sejake, Michel Mongeau and Jean-Hugues Anglade. The Robert Spottiswoode-helmed film is adapted by Michael Donovan based on the book by Roméo Dallair...
- 11/6/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Casting directors came out from behind the curtain to be honored by their peers last night at the 25th Annual Artios Awards. The bi-coastal awards, which were held simultaneously at the new Times Center in New York City and the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, are presented yearly for outstanding achievement in casting in theater, film, and television categories on the criteria of originality, creativity, and contribution of casting to the overall quality of a project.Celebrity awards presenters in New York were Patrick Wilson ("Little Children," "Angels in America"), Carrie Preston ("True Blood"), Michael Shannon ("Revolutionary Road"), Jennifer Morrison ("House"), Bill Pullman ("Oleanna"), Christine Ebersole ("Grey Gardens"), Vincent Kartheiser ("Mad Men"), and Elizabeth Reaser ("Twilight"). Stanley Tucci and producer Daryl Roth presented the New York Big Apple Award to Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, whose "Love, Loss and What I Wore" recently opened Off-Broadway to rave reviews.
- 11/3/2009
- backstage.com
"Star Trek," "Tropic Thunder," "Milk" and "Up" were among the films honored Monday night as the Casting Society of America held its 25th Artios Awards.
At simultaneous ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City and the New York Times Building in New York, "Mad Men" and "Flight of the Conchords" were singled out in the TV series categories.
The awards, which recognize originality, creativity and quality in casting, were hosted by actor John Michael Higgins.
A career achievement award was presented to producer Laura Ziskin. Nora and Delia Ephron received the New York Apple Award, and John Frank Levey was the recipient of the Hoyt Bowers Award.
On the film side, the winners were April Webster and Alyssa Weisberg for "Star Trek" in the category of studio feature, drama; Francine Maisler for "Tropic Thunder" (studio feature, comedy); Maisler and Nina Henninger (location casting) for "Milk" (indie...
At simultaneous ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City and the New York Times Building in New York, "Mad Men" and "Flight of the Conchords" were singled out in the TV series categories.
The awards, which recognize originality, creativity and quality in casting, were hosted by actor John Michael Higgins.
A career achievement award was presented to producer Laura Ziskin. Nora and Delia Ephron received the New York Apple Award, and John Frank Levey was the recipient of the Hoyt Bowers Award.
On the film side, the winners were April Webster and Alyssa Weisberg for "Star Trek" in the category of studio feature, drama; Francine Maisler for "Tropic Thunder" (studio feature, comedy); Maisler and Nina Henninger (location casting) for "Milk" (indie...
- 11/3/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Producer Laura Ziskin, writer-director Nora Ephron, writer Delia Ephron and casting director John Frank Levey will be honored at the Casting Society of America's 24th annual Artios Awards.
Simultaneous awards ceremonies will be held in at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles and the New York Times Building in New York on Nov. 2.
Ziskin is set to receive the group's Career Achievement Award. The New York Apple Award will be presented to Nora and Delia Ephron. Levy is this year's recipient of the Hoyt Bowers Award.
Representing 425 members in the United States, Canada, England and Australia, Cas also announced its nominees in film TV and theater on Thursday.
In the category of big budget feature drama, Ellen Chenoweth scored two noms for "Changeling" and "Duplicity." The category nominees are John Papsidera for "The Dark Knight"; April Webster and Alyssa Weisberg for "Star Trek" and Avy Kaufman for "State of Play.
Simultaneous awards ceremonies will be held in at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles and the New York Times Building in New York on Nov. 2.
Ziskin is set to receive the group's Career Achievement Award. The New York Apple Award will be presented to Nora and Delia Ephron. Levy is this year's recipient of the Hoyt Bowers Award.
Representing 425 members in the United States, Canada, England and Australia, Cas also announced its nominees in film TV and theater on Thursday.
In the category of big budget feature drama, Ellen Chenoweth scored two noms for "Changeling" and "Duplicity." The category nominees are John Papsidera for "The Dark Knight"; April Webster and Alyssa Weisberg for "Star Trek" and Avy Kaufman for "State of Play.
- 9/17/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toronto -- Australian director Bruce Beresford is on board to shoot the Canadian-Australian co-production "Zebras" early next year in South Africa.
The Apartheid-era true story about an inspirational coach who leads the country's first multiracial soccer team comes from Sydney-based indie producer McElroy and McElroy and Halifax-based Dhx Media.
Australian playwright David Williamson ("The Year of Living Dangerously," "Gallipoli") penned the script for a project long developed by Australian co-producers Marta and James McElroy ("The Year of Living Dangerously").
Chris Noonan ("Miss Potter," "Babe") was formerly attached to direct "Zebras." Now Beresford will lead a nine-week shoot in March, seven weeks in South Africa and another two in Australia. No word on casting.
Michael Donovan ("Shake Hands With the Devil") and Floyd Kane will share the producer credits for Dhx Media. Beresford will debut his latest film, "Mao's Last Dancer," in Toronto on Sunday. Also that day, David Williamson will see his latest film,...
The Apartheid-era true story about an inspirational coach who leads the country's first multiracial soccer team comes from Sydney-based indie producer McElroy and McElroy and Halifax-based Dhx Media.
Australian playwright David Williamson ("The Year of Living Dangerously," "Gallipoli") penned the script for a project long developed by Australian co-producers Marta and James McElroy ("The Year of Living Dangerously").
Chris Noonan ("Miss Potter," "Babe") was formerly attached to direct "Zebras." Now Beresford will lead a nine-week shoot in March, seven weeks in South Africa and another two in Australia. No word on casting.
Michael Donovan ("Shake Hands With the Devil") and Floyd Kane will share the producer credits for Dhx Media. Beresford will debut his latest film, "Mao's Last Dancer," in Toronto on Sunday. Also that day, David Williamson will see his latest film,...
- 9/9/2009
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toronto -- Canadian producer Dhx Media has promoted kids show veteran Steven DeNure to the new post of president and COO.
DeNure, most recently president of Dhx's kids and family show subsidiary Decode Entertainment, will work alongside the Halifax-based parent's chairman and CEO Michael Donovan, the company said Wednesday.
DeNure also will oversee Decode Enterprises, the company's international distribution arm, as current president Neil Court prepares to step down in May and shift into an adviser role.
Dhx Media, which recently failed to complete a merger with rival producer and distributor E1 Entertainment, also promoted Charles Bishop, president of subsidiary Halifax Film, to president of production and development for the parent company.
The Canadian producer is best known for such kids series as "Franny's Feet" and "Bo on the Go," and dramas like "The Guard," which was picked up by Ion Television last month.
DeNure, most recently president of Dhx's kids and family show subsidiary Decode Entertainment, will work alongside the Halifax-based parent's chairman and CEO Michael Donovan, the company said Wednesday.
DeNure also will oversee Decode Enterprises, the company's international distribution arm, as current president Neil Court prepares to step down in May and shift into an adviser role.
Dhx Media, which recently failed to complete a merger with rival producer and distributor E1 Entertainment, also promoted Charles Bishop, president of subsidiary Halifax Film, to president of production and development for the parent company.
The Canadian producer is best known for such kids series as "Franny's Feet" and "Bo on the Go," and dramas like "The Guard," which was picked up by Ion Television last month.
- 3/4/2009
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Regent Releasing has acquired U.S. rights to Roger Spottiswoode's docudrama "Shake Hands With the Devil," about Canadian Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire's experience as a leader of U.N. troops in Rwanda in 1994. Regent will release the film, which debuted at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, theatrically in the summer.
"Devil," starring Roy Dupuis and Deborah Kara, was produced by Michael Donovan. Regent acquired the rights from Halifax Film.
" 'Shake Hands With the Devil' illustrates a beautiful message of humanity through the perseverance and courageous acts of one man," said Mark Reinhart, Gm and executive vp distribution and acquisitions at Regent.
Reinhart negotiated for Regent, with Icm representing Spottiswoode and the film's international rights.
"Devil," starring Roy Dupuis and Deborah Kara, was produced by Michael Donovan. Regent acquired the rights from Halifax Film.
" 'Shake Hands With the Devil' illustrates a beautiful message of humanity through the perseverance and courageous acts of one man," said Mark Reinhart, Gm and executive vp distribution and acquisitions at Regent.
Reinhart negotiated for Regent, with Icm representing Spottiswoode and the film's international rights.
- 2/26/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The aliens have landed. Well, sort of. ABC is greenlighting a pilot for a new version of V. Back in the 1980s, the V miniseries spawned both a sequel, novels, and a short-lived TV show.
The original 1983 mini-series stars Jane Badler, Michael Durrell, Marc Singer, Jeff Yagher, Blair Tefkin, Robert Englund, and Faye Grant, and focuses on a race of friendly and helpful humanoid aliens that land on Earth. Referred to as "The Visitors," these aliens offer up their advanced technology in exchange for the chemicals and minerals their ailing world desperately needs. Unfortunately, they're not what they appear to be. Journalist Michael Donovan eventually discovers that the human-looking aliens are actually reptiles who prefer live meat. Before he can get the word out, the Visitors take control of the media and soonafter, the world.
The miniseries spawned a second miniseries, novels, and its own weekly TV show that ran...
The original 1983 mini-series stars Jane Badler, Michael Durrell, Marc Singer, Jeff Yagher, Blair Tefkin, Robert Englund, and Faye Grant, and focuses on a race of friendly and helpful humanoid aliens that land on Earth. Referred to as "The Visitors," these aliens offer up their advanced technology in exchange for the chemicals and minerals their ailing world desperately needs. Unfortunately, they're not what they appear to be. Journalist Michael Donovan eventually discovers that the human-looking aliens are actually reptiles who prefer live meat. Before he can get the word out, the Visitors take control of the media and soonafter, the world.
The miniseries spawned a second miniseries, novels, and its own weekly TV show that ran...
- 2/22/2009
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
- The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television have announced the nominees for the 28th annual Genie Awards and leading the pack with 12 noms each is David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises and Roger Spottiswoode's Shake Hands with the Devil. The real applause goes to films like Away From Her (7 noms), The Tracey Fragments (6 noms) and Continental, a Film without Guns (5 noms). Two highly promising films that fizzled this year are veteran directors François Girard's Silk (it garnered many technical noms) and Denys Arcand's Days of Darkness who got some sympathy votes. Interesting side note: Ellen Page is going up against Julie Christie not with Juno but with Canadian made Bruce McDonald's The Tracey Fragments. Awards will be handed out just after the Oscars on March 3rd. Best Motion Picturedays Of Darkness - Denise Robert, Daniel LouisAWAY From Her - Daniel Iron, Simone Urdl, Jennifer WeissCONTINENTAL, A
- 1/29/2008
- IONCINEMA.com
- People like to sit and watch. One of the many reasons why the Rwandan Genocide - a slaughter of an estimated 1 million of Tutsis and carried out by two extremist Hutu militia groups, during the summer of 1994 occured. A new project hopes that people do just that - to sit and watch but also think. One can still sense the rage, the helplessness and the what very little optimism still exists in Lt. Lieutenant General Roméo A. Dallaire – a man who made headlines by heavily criticizing the role that the government plays in international conflicts where not thousands, but millions of lives are at stake. Dallaire sleeps better at night by taking drugs to numb that hell hole he encountered more than a decade ago and perhaps Shake Hands with the Devil will be a manner in which he can somehow accomplish the mission he was given.
- 6/4/2006
- IONCINEMA.com
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