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Titanic ambition: A Canadian sails Hollywood's high seas

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'Titanic' is the most expensive movie ever made, costing around $200 million. The film will finally open on Dec 19, 1997, six months later than originally planned. James Cameron has a reputation for being a perfectionist, and has also directed films such as 'The Terminator' and 'Aliens.'

Author: Johnson, Brian D.
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
Titanic (Motion picture), Cameron, James (Director)

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Inspired images: Phillip Borsos strove for truth and beauty

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Borsos, an acclaimed Canadian film director, died from leukemia at the age of 41. He was known for his 1982 art-house hit 'The Grey Fox' and the 1991 film 'Bethune: The Making of a Hero.' He finished his last film 'Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog' just before his death.

Author: Johnson, Brian D.
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Obituary, Borsos, Phillip

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Heating up the screen: Clement Virgo

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Virgo, 29, had his first feature film 'Rude' screened at the Cannes Film Festival, but he is pessimistic about making much money off the film. He laments the small audiences for films about racial minorities. Virgo is originally from Jamaica and now lives in Toronto.

Author: Johnson, Brian D.
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Cover Story, Achievements and awards, Canadians, Virgo, Clement

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Subjects list: Biography, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons)
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