Top 10 Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Television Moments, 2012:
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Midnight's Children premieres in St. John's
There was a lot of chatter leading up to the release of this film – and we got to see it first.
Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson visit outport Newfoundland
The Grand Seduction, an English language remake of the 2003 Quebec hit, lured some big Hollywood names to outport Newfoundland this past summer.
Beat Down opens across Atlantic Canada
Local filmmaker Deanne Foley had a great run this year with her debut feature film Beat Down.
It opened in theatres across Atlantic Canada in early September, and was among the top five Canadian films at the box office for its opening weekend.
The Alan Doyle/Russell Crowe bromance continues
Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle and Hollywood actor Russell Crowe are no strangers -- and that friendship continued to strengthen in 2012.
Republic of Doyle wraps filming of 4th season
Everyone's been on the edge of their seat to find out what happens next in the Republic of Doyle saga -- and we'll soon have the answers.
Jeanne Beker stars in new Ruth Lawrence film
Iconic fashion maven Jeanne Beker, best known for her work with CTV's Fashion Television, Muchmusic's The New Music, and with various CBC Radio and Television programs, returned to St. John's in January to star in the film Two Square Feet.
Men from Northern Peninsula star in Iceberg Hunters
Three men from the island's Northern Peninsula brought their 'berg hunting skills to American television screens this fall.
The reality television show Iceberg Hunters premiered on The Weather Channel in September.
Donnie Dumphy gets feature movie deal
Donnie Dumphy has made the leap from being a local web video gem to having his own feature film.
Union Pictures and Rink Rat Productions signed up to back a feature based on the 15-minute short, How To Be Deadly.
Hold Fast moves from the printed page to the big screen
The beloved, award-winning novel by Newfoundland's Kevin Major is being turned into a movie.
Newfoundlander wins hosting gig for national cooking show
Christine Tizzard was named the new host of CBC Television's Best Recipes Ever.
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