This article examines the growing intersection of film production and game design in Canada, where motion capture, 3D environments, and narrative-driven gaming are influencing the way stories are told on screen. It features case studies
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The Gigantic Trend of Superhero Movies
The last few decades have thrilled the audience with endless superhero blockbusters. The Avengers Series is the epitome. The suspense, jaw-dropping moments, and storyline of these kinds of films are unmatched. This has led to
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A common misconception among new film buffs: Casino Royale (2006) is not a remake of Casino Royale (1967)
Among many first-time James Bond aficionados, a tempting assumption emerges: the 2006 Casino Royale must be a modern remake of the 1967 film. It sounds plausible, as both films shared a title, and overlapping source
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Canadian Cinema’s Winning Hand: How Films Use Gambling to Tell Stronger Stories
Canadian Stories Framed by Cards and Chance In the world of Canadian cinema, risk often plays a central role. Whether it’s emotional, financial or existential, characters find themselves in situations where the outcome hinges on
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Why don’t more romantic comedies bring gambling into the story?
At first glance, love and gambling would seem like a natural pairing. Isn’t love itself a gamble? With the potential to win a fortune, lose everything, and feel your emotions run wild, games of chance seem
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How Canadian Filmmakers Are Living Out Their Dreams with the Help of Digital Tools and Social Media
On February 14, 2005, Many celebrated Valentine’s Day as usual. Former PayPal employees Chad Hurley, Jawed Karim, and Steve Chen would not be doing the typical Valentine’s activities. Instead, they would launch one of the
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