Mongrel Intl. acquires “Maudie” Sally Hawkins period romancerMay 1, 2014 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mongrel Intl., the new acquisition division of Canadian shingle Mongrel Media, has picked up worldwide sales rights to Aisling Walsh’s period romancer “Maudie” starring Sally Hawkins, with plans to shop the film around at this year’s Cannes Film Market, Variety said. “We have specialized in bringing carefully curated, culturally relevant, story-driven and beautifully crafted films to Canadian audiences,” says Mongrel founder and president Hussain Amarshi. “And with Mongrel Intl., we plan to do that same for the world market.” “Maudie,” a Canadian-Irish co-production, marks the first pickup for Mongrel Intl. The film is set to begin lensing in Newfoundland in July. Based on a true story, “Maudie” is set in Nova Scotia in the 1950s and ’60s centered on the reclusive Everett Lewis, who ultimately falls in love with the quiet, yet determined housekeeper he’s hired. The film is from a script by Canada native Sherry White, with Bob Cooper, Mary Young and Susan Mullen producing. “I think this is a very special project for me, because not only is the material and talent so compelling, but it’s a chance for me to return home after many years,” Cooper said. Photo; Chris Jackson/Getty Image Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |